"Temporary Faculty First Year Composition"

Job Details

Temporary Faculty First Year Composition

Job ID: 292308
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: 

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Liberty Campus
175 West Memorial Drive
Hinesville, GA 31313

Department Information

The Department of English in the College of Arts and Humanities strives to produce graduates who understand the art and science of language, literature, and writing as exemplified by a free exchange of ideas in an open and respectful student-centered environment, a commitment to academic excellence, and collaborative support for each learner's individual academic achievement. With an interdisciplinary base degree and three concentrations (Literature, Professional Writing, and Creative Writing), the English major and M.A. program link theory with practice, extend the learning environment beyond the classroom, promote learner growth and life success, and facilitate learners' development as readers, writers, and thinkers. We prepare learners to achieve academic excellence, develop their analytic skills, enhance their creativity, and embrace their roles as citizens of their communities, their workplaces, their nations, and the world.

Job Summary

The Department of English is now accepting applications for a pool of part-time faculty positions to teach First-Year Composition for the 2025-2026 academic year. These positions are on an as-needed, semester-by-semester basis.

Responsibilities

• Teaching sections of Composition I (English 1101) and Composition II (English 1102) for the Department of English
• Teaching in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats
• Teaching schedules on MWF, MW, and TR
• Teaching on Statesboro, Armstrong, and/or Liberty campuses

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Masters or PhD degree in English or an MFA in Creative Writing
• Classroom instruction experience in higher education

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching college writing.
• Facility with educational technology, including Learning Management Systems such as D2L, research databases, and other learning tools.

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*;* and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three 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

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Department Chair, Beth Howells, bhowells@georgiasouthern.edu

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.