Lecturer/Assistant Professor of English

Service to the institution and community

Professional growth and continued learning

Teaching responsibilities are 24 credit hours per academic year for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or 27 credit hours per academic year for a Lecturer. Courses may include composition, literature, and other English offerings at both the core and upper-division levels. Teaching assignments may occur during the day, evening, online, or at off-campus locations.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience or expertise in composition and rhetoric, world literature, or ESOL.

About the Department

The Department of English at Dalton State College offers engaging courses that foster critical thinking, clear communication, and creative expression. English faculty are deeply committed to student success and to helping students develop the reading, writing, and analytical skills that prepare them for a wide range of academic and professional paths. The department supports a vibrant culture of writing and expression through student publications, interdisciplinary collaboration, and high-impact learning experiences.

Exceptional Facilities for Teaching and Creativity

The School of Arts and Sciences provides outstanding resources to support teaching, scholarship, and creative work in English. Faculty and students have access to:

• The Bandy Heritage Center for Northwest Georgia, a regional archive and cultural resource that supports research in local and regional history, literature, and storytelling
• Collaborative learning spaces for writing workshops, peer tutoring, and student presentations
• Opportunities for undergraduate research and creative projects that connect language, culture, and community

These resources help faculty and students bring language to life on the page, in the classroom, and throughout the region.

Application Process

Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application by Thursday, October 19, 2026. The search will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include these documents:

1. Letter of application that directly responds to the position description, highlights your relevant qualifications, and demonstrates how your professional experience aligns with the mission, values, and academic environment of Dalton State College.
2. A resume or curriculum vitae.
3. List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and/or past employers.

Minimum Starting Salary:

• $53,000 with a doctorate in a tenure track position; $44,000 for Lecturer.
• Salary commensurate with education level and experience.
• Individuals with a masters degree as the highest level of education will have a 10% decrease in starting pay in a tenure track position.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at the undergraduate level.
• Academic advising and mentoring students.
• Participate in service activities in the department, college, community, and other appropriate activities related to the field of expertise.
• Engage students in undergraduate research projects.

Required Qualifications

• Applicants must hold an earned masters degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the teaching discipline or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate
• College classroom teaching experience.
• Experience or interest in supervising undergraduate research

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Evidence of effective teaching or potential for teaching excellence.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach effectively in face-to-face, hybrid, and online learning environments.
• Commitment to engaging students, accommodating a variety of learning styles, and incorporating applied and experiential learning strategies.
• Commitment to educating, mentoring, and empowering students, particularly those who are first-generation college students, to achieve academic and personal success.
• Dedication to supporting the vision, mission, and values of Dalton State College.

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.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Dalton State College, as determined by Dalton State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College (DSC). As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents' policy, which 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 DSC 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.

All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

Dalton State College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.