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Job Title: Lecturer of English
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 297036
About Us
Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.
Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.
Department Information
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. A minimum of a master's degree is required, but a terminal degree is preferred. Candidates must have prior teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in dual-enrollment courses and distance learning. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the department's teaching mission and a dedication to service and scholarly pursuits.
Responsibilities
$50,000 - $55,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (if available).
Apply Before Date
Review of Materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Start Date: August 1, 2026.
Contact Information
If you have questions about the position, please contact the Chair of the Department of English and Modern Languages, Dr. Michael Moir at michael.moir@gsw.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
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Location: Americus, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 297036
About Us
Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.
Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.
Department Information
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. A minimum of a master's degree is required, but a terminal degree is preferred. Candidates must have prior teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in dual-enrollment courses and distance learning. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an understanding of the department's teaching mission and a dedication to service and scholarly pursuits.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Doctorate (preferred), Masters (required) with 18 graduate hours in English by time of appointment.
$50,000 - $55,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Documents to Attach
- Cover letter
- CV
- Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) for application.
- Contact information for three professional references.
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (if available).
Apply Before Date
Review of Materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Start Date: August 1, 2026.
Contact Information
If you have questions about the position, please contact the Chair of the Department of English and Modern Languages, Dr. Michael Moir at michael.moir@gsw.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
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000