PT Faculty - English; POOL

Overview

The University of West Georgia (UWG) invites applications for part-time Instructors of English Composition (POOL). Appointments will begin in Fall 2024 and may be renewed. The positions are contingent on funding and enrollment.

Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job : 271413

The Department of General Education at the University of West Georgia invites applications for part-time Instructors of English Composition. The appointments will begin in Fall 2024 and may be renewed. The positions are contingent on funding and enrollment.

• The successful candidate will teach three to seven credit-hours of English composition courses per semester in Carrollton, Newnan, Douglasville, and/or Heard County.
• The principal modality of instruction will be face-to-face, but some sections may be hybrid or fully online.
• Most students will be dual-enrolled students participating in the University of West Georgia’s Go West Early campaign.

• The successful candidate will have earned a master’s degree in English, English education, or a closely related field, or have a strong academic preparation in English (at least 18 semester credit hours in English at the graduate level).
• The successful candidate must be eligible for employment in the United States at the time of appointment.

• The successful candidate should be passionate about teaching lower-division English courses. Experience in college-level teaching is desired, along with knowledge of technology applications in English classrooms. Preferred candidates will have prior teaching experience and a demonstrated commitment to student success.

• Each applicant should submit the following documents:
  1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications,
  2) a current curriculum vitae, and
  3) the contact information of three references who can attest to the candidate’s teaching abilities.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; 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.

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