"Assistant Professor English - Shakespeare Studies"

Job Description

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs.

Location: Statesboro Campus, 1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, the Department of English strives to produce graduates who understand the art and science of language, literature, and writing as exemplified by a free exchange of ideas in a respectful student-centered environment, a commitment to academic excellence, and collaborative support for each learner's individual academic achievement.

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor of English in Shakespeare Studies will teach three courses per term (six courses per year), regularly produce scholarship, and engage in service responsibilities. The position is an academic (10 month) tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in English or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English by August 1, 2026.
• Evidence of an active research agenda in Shakespeare studies.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of scholarship focused on Shakespeare that engages with one or more of the following areas: ecocriticism, cultural studies, theater studies, digital humanities, or education, and/or that situates Shakespeare in an early modern or contemporary global context.
• Record of innovative and excellent teaching.
• Demonstrated interest in and potential for interdisciplinary collaboration, including developing externally funded projects.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; a writing sample; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled. Screening of applications begins December 1, 2025, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair Name: Mary Villeponteaux
Email: mvilleponteaux@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-0141