The Department of English at Georgia College & State University invites applications for the position of Limited-Term Lecturer in English for the 2024-2025 academic year. The successful candidate will teach composition and Core introductory literature classes for the fall and spring semesters. This is a temporary position. Applicants should submit a cover letter, c.v., and copy of unofficial transcripts by June 12 to ensure full consideration.
Primary purpose
Instruct academic courses and support the department, college and university goals by supporting the academic environment to benefit the educational mission of the University.
The faculty employee is expected to contribute to the department’s educational mission. Faculty will be expected to instruct our students in the respective disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The faculty employee is expected to have:
1. understanding of the principles associated with teaching and learning.
2. strong communication skills and successful higher education teaching experience.
3. a developing research agenda.
Demonstrable ability to work collegiality and effectively with individuals.
This position carries a non-tenure track status.
Responsibilities
Teaching Responsibilities- Full-time instructional load –
Teaching Responsibilities
– Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline
– Regular course meetings and instruction
– Mentoring Students
– Other teaching responsibilities
Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.
Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum 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.
Other duties and responsibilities –
Successful candidates will be able to work collegially and effectively with individuals of various backgrounds.
All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
A Ph.D. (terminal degree) in the discipline taught at the time of the appointment is preferred. A Master’s degree is required.
Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)).
Required Experience
Demonstrated successful teaching of college composition and introductory literature classes.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Hiring preference will be given to faculty who demonstrate an understanding of Georgia College’s mission and who are enthusiastic about working closely with high-achieving students within an academic community dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through learning and scholarship.
Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable.
Preferred Educational Qualifications
A Ph.D. in the specific discipline of Composition and Rhetoric or Writing Studies is preferred, but a Master’s degree in English is acceptable.
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.