Lecturer - English

Overview

As a non-tenure track Lecturer in English at Valdosta State University (VSU), the selected candidate will teach courses and participate in service within the Department, College, and University. The position starts August 1, 2026 and is Regular, Full-Time.

The Department of English seeks applicants for a non-tenure track, faculty position at the rank of Lecturer beginning August 1, 2026. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses and participating in service within the department, College and University levels. The University does not sponsor new H-1B visas at this time.

• Letter of Interest
• CV
• Transcripts (Unofficial)
• Contact information for at least three professional references (including email)

For full consideration, applications must be completed by November 10, 2025. For more information contact Dr. Mark Smith, interim department head, at marksmit.

Department Summary

Teaching up to 15 contact hours per semester (Fall and Spring) and participating in service at the Department, College, and University levels.

Typical Allocation of Duties

Teaching and Service – 100%
Teaches classes and meets assigned service obligations.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in English
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a first-year writing program
• A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting
• A record of mentoring students
• Experience in instructional technology

Commensurate with experience.

The University System of Georgia’s Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at the USG policy manual. USG also supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5.

Applicants Are Required To Provide

• Professional references with current contact information
• Documentation of academic credentials
• Employment history

VSU reserves the right to: disclose criminal history during screening, view social media, and remove job postings without additional notice.

Employment Is Contingent Upon

• Successful completion of a background check, including a criminal background check
• Reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon position-specific requirements, if applicable (e.g., satisfactory credit check, Motor Vehicle Report, pre-employment drug testing, credential confirmation).

Post-hire training requirements include:
New employee orientation and VSU’s Annual Compliance Training (USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy, Drug Free Workplace, Sexual Misconduct and Title IX, FERPA, Motor Vehicle Policy, Workers Compensation, Georgia Open Records Act) and USG Cybersecurity Training (twice yearly). Additional job-specific training may include FMLA and Workers’ Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training, and Defensive Driving.

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It does not discriminate based on age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation to access job openings or participate in the search process. Contact Catherine Wills in the Office of Human Resources at croark.