Visiting Instructor English

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the visiting instructor is a non-tenure track, one-year academic appointment (10 months, August through May), teaching five courses each semester in first-year writing. These positions require excellent teaching, and ongoing professional development in the teaching of writing. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications

• Earned master's degree suited to the teaching of first-year writing in the Department of English by August 1, 2026 with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English, Rhetoric, Composition, Linguistics, Literary Theory, or Creative Writing.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two semesters of full-time college teaching in first-year writing
• Graduate courses in composition, rhetoric, linguistics, writing center theory, or literacy theory
• Participation in professional development activities relevant to a first-year writing program
• Experience using educational technology, including learning management systems
• Experience teaching dual enrollment students

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 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 May 15, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Search Chair Name: Beth Howells
Email: bhowells@georgiasouthern.edu