Lecturer of English

Lecturer of English

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Location:

Summerville Campus

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Job Summary

Augusta University's Department of English and World Languages invites applications for the faculty position of Lecturer of English. The selected candidate will be expected to teach introductory composition courses. This is a non-tenure eligible faculty position (9-month contract) with duties anticipated to begin in August 2027. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching first-year writing and general education classes. They should also have disciplinary background or professional experience in composition studies.

Teach 8 courses per year as assigned by the department chair. These will include ENGL 1101 and 1102 (College Composition I and II) and other courses in writing, literature, and/or humanities as needed. The faculty member will also teach dual enrollment courses periodically.

Maintain regular office hours, advise students, grade, and follow university policies regarding teaching (e.g., reporting attendance and holding final exams during assigned times).

Create, update, and submit course syllabi/outlines to the department and university platforms, as required by university and system policies.

Participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate.

Participate in shared governance of the department, college, and university as assigned.

An MA in English, Professional Writing, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field or MA with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours)

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation
• Evidence of ability as a teacher
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements)
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations

• PhD in English, Professional Writing, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field
• Prior experience teaching composition at the university level
• Experience teaching online at the university level
• Demonstrated success teaching various student populations, including dual enrolled students

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.

Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..php

The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. We foster critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivate skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promote active citizenship and community engagement; and prepare graduates for a variety of careers in quickly changing globalized environments. Our faculty and staff share a deep commitment to developing the intellectual potential of our students.

We offer many undergraduate degrees as well as select graduate and minor programs that allow our students to gain the knowledge and skills that…