"Assistant Professor / Director of First-Year Composition"

Job ID: 288350

Location: Columbus State University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Department Information

Department of English

Job Summary

The Director of First Year Composition will teach courses in composition theory, first year composition, and advanced writing, as well as oversee the First Year Composition program. Administrative responsibilities will include curriculum development for the two-semester First Year Composition sequence, program assessment, and recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating first year composition faculty members. Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. The start date for the position is Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties and Responsibilities include: Collaborating with Advising, Admissions, First Year Experience, and Learning Support

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: A PhD in a relevant field with specializations in one or more major areas of Writing Studies and/or Rhetoric and Composition by August 1, 2026; and preparation for or experience in writing program administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include: 2+ years experience directing, co-directing, or assisting with writing program administration.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience

Required Documents to Attach

Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to an offer being extended)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Three references with e-mails and current telephone numbers

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Shannon Godlove, Hiring Manager, via email at godlove_shannon@columbusstate.edu