Lecturer in Public Safety & Public Safety Education Outreach Advisor (Cochran Campus)

About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state. Department Information The Department of Psychology and Criminal Justice includes programs that are designed to produce scientifically analytic, critical thinkers prepared to succeed in meeting the challenges of modern life. We emphasize career preparation in the behavioral sciences through lifelong learning. The Department offers an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, and a Doctorate in Public Safety. Job Summary This position is for a full-time Lecturer in Public Safety (not on tenure-track) to begin in Fall (August) 2026. The area of specialization is open to all areas/approaches in the field of Public Safety. Successful applicants will teach various courses within the A.S. in Criminal Justice, B.S. in Criminal Justice and D.S.P.S. in Public Safety programs. The teaching load for a Lecturer at MGA is a 5/5 course load, with no expectations for scholarship/research production. Student mentoring such as supervising student research and scholarship is encouraged however. This positions teaching load will be partially offset by serving as the Public Safety Education Outreach Advisor (40% of workload). Duties related to that role include serving as an academic liaison between the department and community partners and agencies working within the broad field of public safety; drafting curricular crosswalks; processing prior learning assessment portfolios (PLA/CPL); and recruitment for our public safety and criminal justice programs. Travel among our campuses is expected for the position. This is a ten (10

• month faculty position, with the option to teach Summer courses, pending enrollment.

Regular weekly on campus presence is required for the position. Teaching responsibilities will include face to face and online courses. Responsibilities Teach a workload of a variety of three to five courses per Fall and Spring semester, in courses for the A.S. in Criminal Justice, B.S. in Criminal Justice and the D.S.P.S. in Public Safety programs. Serve as the Public Safety Education Outreach Advisor Actively pursue continuous improvement in teaching. Actively engage in activities aimed at improving student success. Be present on campus regularly/weekly. Required Qualifications Required Educational Qualifications A master's degree in Public Safety (or a closely related field) from a regionally accredited university (or international equivalent) is required. Required Experience Experience in a university setting. Experience that warrants a non-tenure-track appointment. Experience teaching related courses at the college-level. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational Qualifications A Doctorate in Public Safety (or closely related field) is preferred. Field/Area of specialization is open, but candidates will be evaluated on their fit with particular course teaching needs. Preferred Experience Experience with online course delivery Required Documents to Attach Letter of interest, including your teaching philosophy. Curriculum vitae. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Name and contact information for three professional references. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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. Institutional Values Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent:

CORE VALUES

Stewardship

• Engagement
• Adaptability
• Learning Equal Employment Opportunity Middle Georgia State University is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports the dignity of all members of the University community.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6 , federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Other Information Start date for this position is August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, 10-month, faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits include:

Health insurance Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Sick Leave Vacation Leave Parental Leave Retirement Employee discounts Tuition reimbursement Background Check Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.