Assistant Professor of English

Job Title: Assistant Professor of English

Location: Albany State Rec. Location

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job : 288703

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.

The Assistant Professor of English must demonstrate excellence in teaching and have a commitment to integrating new technologies in the learning process. The candidate must also have the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower students to succeed. The position includes teaching assigned courses in face-to-face and/or online environments, leading and moderating classroom discussions, and assessing learning. Additional duties may include curriculum development and participating in professional development activities.

Sponsorship: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Teach undergraduate courses as assigned.
• Conduct scholarly activities appropriate to discipline and academic rank.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of course content and curricula.
• Serve as a mentor to students, providing guidance on course selection and planning, career planning, and other additional matters as deemed necessary.
• Participate in departmental committees, meetings, and other university initiatives.
• Engage with community outreach through collaborations, workshops, and service-based leadership.

Masters in English or at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline from an accredited institution.

Minimum of 3 years' experience teaching college-level English courses. Record of, or potential for, scholarly productivity.

PhD in English.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• Unofficial transcripts.
• A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

• Excellent communication, written, and technology skills that are appropriate for different audiences.
• Experience working with a diverse student population, including first-generation students.
• Demonstrate scholarly activity appropriate to discipline specialty.

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The USG's core values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Additional policies are available in the USG policy manual and related documents.

• Excellence:
  We strive for outcomes of the highest quality, accountability, and continuous improvement in University programs and services.
• Respect:
  We are guided by ethics, treat others with courtesy, and are civil in our interactions.
• Community:
  We build community and value a collaborative mindset.
• Teamwork:
  We seek partnerships and practice a supportive spirit that leads to shared results.
• Learning:
  We cultivate global pedagogies in a learning environment.

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