Job Details
Job Title: Assistant Professor of English - Rhetoric and Composition
Location: MGA - Macon
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 303891
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 English teaches a range of core curriculum classes and offers a B.A. in English with optional career-ready concentrations in Creative Writing, Professional Writing, Secondary Education, and Pre-Law, along with minors in Creative and Professional Writing. The Department also offers an MA in Professional and Technical Writing and graduate certificates in Technical Writing and Digital Communication, Creative Writing, and Teaching College Writing. English faculty are exceptionally dynamic, accomplished, and highly qualified. We offer classes through different delivery methods (face-to-face, asynchronous online, hybrid, multi-modal, etc.) and reside in MGA's School of Arts & Letters, which also has degree programs in History, Art and Applied Design, Interdisciplinary Studies, Media and Communication, Modern Language, Music, Public Relations, and Core Curriculum.
Job Summary
Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a unit of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of English (tenure-track) to begin in Spring 2027 (candidates who prefer an Fall 2027 start will also be considered). We seek a Rhetoric and Composition specialist who is interested in working with colleagues to develop proactive and creative ways to address the use of AI in writing courses. The faculty member will teach a variety of composition, professional writing, technical writing, and/or literature courses, as needed. The candidate selected for employment will be subject to a background check.
Responsibilities
This position involves teaching a 4/4 course load, scholarship, student advisement, and service. Travel among our campuses may be required as needed. Teaching responsibilities may include day and/or evening classes and online and/or hybrid classes.
Required Qualifications
Required Educational Qualifications
PhD in English or related field
Required Experience
Experience with online and/or hybrid delivery of instruction
Other Required Qualifications
Evidence of scholarly promise (or achievement) and interest in topics related to rhetoric & composition
A record of excellent collegiate teaching
Specialization and experience in one or more of the following: rhetoric & composition, professional writing, technical writing, or developmental writing
Student-centered approach to teaching with a strong commitment to engagement
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
Effective communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Educational Qualifications
PhD in English with a concentration in Rhetoric and Composition or Technical and Professional Writing
Required Documents to Attach
- An MGA faculty application
- A letter of interest
- A statement of teaching philosophy
- A curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information of three references
- Unofficial transcripts
Contact Information
For questions, contact Joseph Lease, Chair, Department of English at joseph.lease@mga.edu.
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.
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.
Organization
One of 31 institutions in the University System of Georgia, Middle Georgia State was created in 2013 by the consolidation of Macon State College and Middle Georgia College.
Middle Georgia State College strives to offer bachelor's degrees that enhance the educational, economic, and cultural lives of Middle Georgians. Additionally, the college offers a wide array of associate's degrees that meet the educational interests of traditional and non-traditional students in the region. With low tuition, robust financial aid, a commitment to the success of each student and a vibrant residence life program on three of our five campuses, Middle Georgia State promises an affordable, challenging, and rewarding college experience leading to degrees of proven quality. Our success is measured best by the accomplishments of our graduates in their chosen professions, as well as by the contributions they make to their communities.
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