Lecturer in First- Writing

Job Summary

The Department of General Education at the University of West Georgia seeks a Lecturer in First‑Year Writing to begin August 1, 2026. Responsibilities include teaching four sections of English Composition courses each semester, engaging in service, and pursuing professional development activities.

University Campus: 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118.

• Teach four sections of English Composition courses each semester.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession; primarily assist students in the Writing Center with one‑on‑one tutoring sessions.
• Pursue professional development activities focused on pedagogical skills for general education courses.
• Foster student success.
• Serve as a faculty presence on campus as needed.

• Master's Degree in English or related field.
• Experience teaching first‑year English students in a face‑to‑face modality.

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in English or related field.
• Experience teaching in fully online or hybrid modalities.
• Experience teaching corequisite learning support.

Salary listed as commensurate with experience. The position is contingent on funding.

• Knowledge of the scholarly field of English, specifically first‑year composition.
• Ability to teach English Composition.

Lifting up to 15 lbs; work normally performed in a typical interior office environment.

Offers are contingent upon a background investigation, verification of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre‑employment drug test. Offers are subject to federal and state laws, institutional policies, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.