Assistant Professor of English

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

F00588P

Classification Title

Assistant Professor

Position Title

Assistant Professor of English

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and
opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative
by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public
universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit
university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American
students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience,
and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of
its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation,
Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public
university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter
College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways.
The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in
100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and
first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and
institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s
interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises
address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146
universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation,
an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research
institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the
last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an
indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than
$2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s
vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded
programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto
Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute
that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive
media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be
obtained from the Faculty Handbook
https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty
Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia
State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1)
be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia
State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach
in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person,
online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair
or Dean.

Department

English (Perimeter)

College

Perimeter College

Campus

College-wide

Position Type

Full Time Faculty

Posting Type

External

About the Department

The English Department at Perimeter College gives students far more
than skills, rules and basic elements of good writing. In
composition and literature courses, students gain the ability to
think analytically and critically. At Perimeter College, English
students learn how to communicate effectively, how to think
creatively, and how to clearly articulate a well-reasoned
solution.

Because all students are required to take at least two composition
courses, the English Department is one of Perimeter College’s
largest academic departments. English instructors are highly
credentialed, and their primary responsibility is teaching. All
faculty teach first-year composition and are dedicated to providing
exceptional quality instruction in core areas, so students may take
classes with experienced, dedicated professors from the start. In
all English courses—from literature to creative writing, learning
support to composition—the focus is student success.

Position Description

Perimeter College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant
professor position in English. This is a teaching-focused position:
80% of the workload is instruction, with service and scholarly and
creative activity accounting for 10% each. Perimeter faculty are
responsible for providing 27-32 credit hours of instruction per
academic year and engaging in service to the department, college,
and university. Perimeter College faculty maintain a campus
presence, and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong
commitment to early undergraduate teaching and learning, and the
ability to thrive in a highly diverse academic setting. Perimeter
College is a multi-campus access institution, and the teaching
assignment may be on any of the college’s campuses.

Required Experience

None specified.

Required Education

A Ph.D. in the teaching field is required by the time of the
appointment. Salary range: $49,082- $54,082

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Successful experience teaching developmental writing and

first-year composition.

• Graduate coursework in rhetoric and composition OR writing

pedagogy.

• College teaching experience. One year is preferred and can

include experience as a teaching assistant at a college or
university.

• Experience teaching online and using a distance learning

platform.

• Experience or demonstrated interest in high-impact educational

practices, scholarship of teaching and learning, building
college-to-career linkages, and/or other pedagogical initiatives
that enhance student success.

• Experience or demonstrated interest in scholarship in the

discipline and/or scholarship of teaching and learning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods with a

demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.

• Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied student

population and facilitate student learning in both the in-person
and virtual learning environments.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills

(able to maintain appropriate records).

• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline,

department, or college goals.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

None specified.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening,
online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Salary

$49,082- $54,082

Search Chair Contact info

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search
Committee Chair, Dr. Valerie Matthews, vmatthews@gsu.edu.

Departmental contact for assistance

jcolatosti@gsu.edu

Dr. Jennifer Colatosti, Interim Department Chair of English

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

2

Desired Start Date

08/02/2027

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

09/30/2026

Review of Applications Begins

11/30/2026

Close Date

12/04/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Qualified applicants must provide the following application
materials to be considered:

• Letter of interest.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
• Unofficial Transcript of all degrees completed. Official

transcripts must be provided if an offer is accepted.

• A philosophy of teaching statement.
• Foreign Degree Transcript is required for foreign graduate

degrees.

• Foreign Degree Equivalency Evaluation is required for all

graduate degrees earned outside the United States

Final Candidate: Professional references will provide letters of
recommendation via a secured and confidential link provided in a
notification email.

Apply at:

https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/7218

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with
regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, or protected veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26
institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation
for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community
member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these
standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and
Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and
can be found on-line at

https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board
Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line
at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653
.

Supplemental Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts of All Graduate-Level Degrees Completed

or In Progress

• Philosophy of Teaching/Teaching Portfolio

Optional Documents

• Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluation