Job description

Job ID: 291486
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business and Technology is exactly what you would expect from a premier public liberal arts university – a first-rate, student-centered, residential business education with a full array of AACSB-accredited academic programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level, for high-demand careers. Our program offerings are nationally recognized, affordable, and accessible. At the graduate level, we offer online programs in Management Information Systems, the Georgia WebMBA at Georgia College & State University, and the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Our Master of Accountancy is currently delivered face-to-face as an ideal program for Georgia College & State University students seeking to continue their education in the accounting field. Our goal is to develop capable, successful business professionals who are also responsible citizens committed to contributing to the community.

Georgia College & State University, located in Milledgeville, Georgia, is the state’s designated public liberal arts university where practical education meets life-altering, real-world experiences. For us, a liberal arts education goes beyond simply memorizing facts and philosophies. A liberal arts curriculum teaches students how to navigate the complexities of life, assess the world around them and become critical thinkers. Our skills-infused approach provides our students with an advantage that employers are looking for and expands the personal and professional lives of our graduates. The university offers undergraduate and graduate education and serves more than 7,000 students in five colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business, the John H. Lounsbury College of Education, the College of Health Science and the John E. Sallstrom Honors College. With its sprawling idyllic campus paired with talented faculty and staff, Georgia College & State University stands at the forefront of offering a holistic liberal arts education. Our students are engaged citizens who are encouraged to think independently and lead creatively as they acquire the skills to navigate life-long challenges.

Georgia College & State University is one of 26 institutions in the University System of Georgia, and we consistently rank among the top three universities in terms of student retention and graduation rates. Georgia College & State University ranks 12th among all public and private Regional Universities South on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Universities – South and is recognized as a top university in the nation by the Princeton Review, Forbes Higher Education and Kiplinger’s.

Location

Serving as Georgia’s state capitol for 64 years, Milledgeville is a charming, traditional southern town located less than a two-hour drive from Atlanta, and an easy drive from all the other great cities in the Peach State – Athens, Macon, Columbus, and Savannah. Close enough to everything, but far away enough to avoid the hustle and bustle.

Job Summary

The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business and Technology at Georgia College & State University, with programs of study accredited by AACSB and ABET, invites applications for the position of Lecturer for Business Law beginning January, 2026. Candidates with a graduate degree in law (JD or equivalent) are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with a terminal degree. The faculty member, in this 10-month, non-tenure-track position, will teach introductory undergraduate courses in business and ethics. The Department of Accounting and Business Law offers service courses in accounting and business law taken by all students in the College of Business and Technology and academic programs of study includingBBA in Accounting and Master of Accountancy (MAcc); and participates in the highly successful Georgia WebMBA.

Responsibilities

Lecturers at Georgia College & State University are an integral part of the University faculty, engaged practitioners, and university citizens. In addition to teaching in the field by providing foundation courses for majors and non’majors alike, all Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core university core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. Faculty are also expected to develop and demonstrate knowledge of current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline. Other critical responsibilities include:

• Professional Engagement: Lecturers are expected to have professional experience at the time of hire and to sustain currency and relevancy through continued professional experience and engagement related to their professional background and experience in the field of teaching. We expect all lecturers to maintain appropriate faculty qualifications status in alignment with the College of Business & Technology policy and AACSB Standard
• Service: All faculty are expected to support the advancement of our mission by providing high quality service to the department, college, university, community, and disciplinary level.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualified candidates for the position as Lecturer for Business Law must have a graduate degree in Law (JD or equivalent) and the ability to teach courses in business law and ethics. Other required qualifications include:

• understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning;
• successful higher education teaching experience within the candidate’s area of specialization;
• strong communication skills;
• passion for working with and mentoring students;
• demonstrable ability to work collegiality and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• commitment to fostering academic excellence, rigor, and distinctiveness in the public liberal arts and in business education. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core university and college curricula and providing foundation courses for majors and non’majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements as stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)).

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

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