Lecturer English

Lecturer English

Job ID: 304871

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most
comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one
of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a
single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with
149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral
levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington
D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across
the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,
anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and
pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic
downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a
modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and
military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in
Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,
offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across
southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of
Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of
Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.
Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of
Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College
of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern
delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,
research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed
to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across
its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who
are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across
the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with
a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers
approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600
students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah,
Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded
in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in
southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact
research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and
know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take
ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Statesboro
Campus

1332 Southern Drive

Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information
Within this setting, the Department of English strives to
produce graduates who understand the art and science of language,
literature, and writing as exemplified by a free exchange of ideas
in an open and respectful student-centered environment, a
commitment to academic excellence, and collaborative support for
each learner¿s individual academic achievement. Along with a newly
redesigned major in English and multiple minors, the department
offers a two-semester sequence of first-year writing courses.

Job Summary
Reporting to the department chair, the lecturer is a non-tenure
track academic appointment (10 months, August through May),
teaching five courses in first-year writing each fall and four each
spring. The positions will be housed on the Statesboro campus of
Georgia Southern University. Applicants may also be asked to teach
at our other campuses or online. Hiring is contingent upon funding
and enrollment.

Required Qualifications

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A minimum of a Master¿s degree suited to the teaching of first-year
writing in the Department of English, with at least 18 graduate
semester hours in English, Rhetoric, Composition, Linguistics,
Literary Theory, or Creative Writing by August 1, 2027

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Two semesters (or equivalent) of full-time college teaching as
instructor of record

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Willingness to engage with institutional student success
initiatives.

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Commitment to engaging with best-practice initiatives in
instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and
development.

Preferred Qualifications

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Graduate coursework in composition, rhetoric, linguistics, writing
center theory, first-year writing pedagogy, literacy theory, or
related fields

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Participation in professional development activities relevant to a
first-year writing program

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Experience using educational technology, including learning
management systems

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Experience teaching dual-enrollment students

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Record of service to a department/college/university/professional
community

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Experience with high-impact pedagogies leveraging community
writing, service and community learning, and work-based
learning.

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Experience teaching in face-to-face, hybrid, and online
modalities.

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; a one-page
teaching philosophy; and the names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional
references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods.

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.

Ability to collaborate with
colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.

Ability to provide timely
feedback on student work.

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional
goals and support University's mission for student success.

Demonstrated knowledge of
writing pedagogy and instructional practice.

Demonstrated knowledge of
instructional technology.

SKILLS

Effective oral and written
communication skills.

Effective organization of course
materials on learning management systems.

Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled

Screening of applications begins November 12, 2026 and
continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is
August 1, 2027.

Contact Information

Professor Leigh Ann Williams

lawilliams@georgiasouthern.edu

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
institutions of higher education and learning as well as 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.

Conditions of Employment
All work (with limited
exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities
such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern
University must be completed while the employee is physically
present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by
the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time
within current policy.

Faculty are
expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by
engaging students, participating in events, and performing other
responsibilities on-campus.

Faculty may be
required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on
any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible
transportation options between campuses.

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

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free
Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the
institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu
or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cah/english/employment-opportunities/. The
names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative
information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia
Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age,
veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals
in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with
Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify
Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information
This is not a supervisory
position.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

Background Check
Standard + Education

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