Temporary Faculty Composition

Overview

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.

Location Statesboro, Georgia; multiple campuses include Statesboro, Armstrong (Savannah), Liberty (Hinesville), and affiliated sites in Rincon, GA.

Job : 295129

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary

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 in a free exchange of ideas in a respectful student-centered environment. The English major and M.A. program link theory with practice and prepare learners to achieve academic excellence, develop analytic skills, enhance creativity, and engage as citizens of their communities and workplaces.

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

• 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 (Savannah), Liberty, and/or Swainsboro campuses, as well as the Effingham College and Career Academy in Rincon, GA

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.

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. Candidates who wish to be considered specifically for the Effingham College and Career Academy should include this preference in the cover letter.

Knowledge, Skills, & 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
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

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Department Chair, Beth Howells, bhowells

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at  or oneusgsupport.

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