Lecturer of English

Job Title

Educator for English and Modern Languages Department

The Department of English and Modern Languages offers a B.A. in English. The degree is available online and on campus. This degree program fosters skills in close reading and analysis, research and writing, the synthesis of ideas, the study of genre, and exploring cultural and historical contexts in the interpretation of texts. Additionally, the department provides a minor in Spanish and offers courses in beginning Chinese to further enhance linguistic and cultural proficiency as well as a certificate in American Studies.

The position calls for an enthusiastic educator to handle a 5/5 workload, primarily focused on first-year composition courses and upper-division courses in professional writing, creative writing, or rhetoric and composition. The candidate will also be expected to teach a certain number of basic writing courses every semester and may sometimes be asked to teach off-site dual enrollment classes at a local high school.

Full-time, 10-month contract; 5/5 teaching load with the possibility of summer teaching. Deliver a variety of courses in the department according to interest and departmental needs in multiple formats including, but not limited to, online, hybrid, and face-to-face. Provide dedicated advising and mentorship to students as assigned, fostering their academic and professional growth. Demonstrate a strong commitment to service through active participation in departmental, University, and professional activities.

Actively engage in research and scholarly activities to contribute to the academic excellence of the department. Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and Administration.

Masters (required) with 18 graduate hours in English by time of appointment. Doctorate (preferred).

$50,000 - $55,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Cover letter, CV, Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) for application. Contact information for three professional references.

Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (if available).

Review of Materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Start Date:

August 1, 2026.

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.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.