Lecturer of English

Job Details

Job Title: Lecturer of English
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 297036

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Department Information

The Department of English and Modern Languages offers a B.A. in English. The degree is available online and on campus. This degree program fosters skills in close reading and analysis, research and writing, the synthesis of ideas, the study of genre, and exploring cultural and historical contexts in the interpretation of texts. Additionally, the department provides a minor in Spanish and offers courses in beginning Chinese to further enhance linguistic and cultural proficiency as well as a certificate in American Studies.

The position calls for an enthusiastic educator to handle a 5/5 workload, primarily focused on first-year composition courses and upper-division courses in professional writing, creative writing, or rhetoric and composition. The candidate will also be expected to teach a certain number of basic writing courses every semester and may sometimes be asked to teach off-site dual enrollment classes at a local high school. A minimum of a master's degree is required, but a terminal degree is preferred. Candidates must have prior teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in dual-enrollment courses and distance learning. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the department's teaching mission and a dedication to service and scholarly pursuits.

Responsibilities

• Full-time, 10-month contract; 5/5 teaching load with the possibility of summer teaching.
• Deliver a variety of courses in the department according to interest and departmental needs in multiple formats including, but not limited to, online, hybrid, and face-to-face.
• Provide dedicated advising and mentorship to students as assigned, fostering their academic and professional growth.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to service through active participation in departmental, University, and professional activities.
• Actively engage in research and scholarly activities to contribute to the academic excellence of the department.
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and Administration.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate (preferred), Masters (required) with 18 graduate hours in English by time of appointment.

Proposed Salary

$50,000 - $55,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover letter
• CV
• Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) for application.
• Contact information for three professional references.

Optional Documents to Attach

Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (if available).

Apply Before Date

Review of Materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Start Date: August 1, 2026.