Assistant Professor of English

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Job description

Carrollton, GA

The English Program at the University of West Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, specializing in Professional and Technical Writing, with a secondary specialization in American Literature. The appointment will begin August 1, 2025. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in professional and technical writing and American literature.
  • Develop and maintain an active research agenda in your areas of specialization.
  • Contribute to curriculum development, specifically by designing courses to support our expanding professional and technical writing offerings at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
  • Participate in departmental, college, university service and program assessment

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.
  • Evidence of an active research agenda and potential for scholarly publication.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds.

Institutional and program profile

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University’s mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

The English Program resides with the School of Humanities, itself housed in the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. The English Program offers a BA in English (including a Secondary Education track), a newly redesigned MA in English, and an certificate in Publishing and Editing. The program also offers minors in Creative Writing and Literature while playing a central role in interdisciplinary minors including Film Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Africana Studies. English is an institutional leader in the area of undergraduate research, with faculty mentoring numerous student projects each year and supporting the publication of our student-led research journal, Literary Undergraduate Research in English (LURe). This position will build on the program’s strengths in literary history and criticism, pedagogy, film, and creative writing to expand our offerings in technical and professional writing.

How to apply

Apply online with

  1. A cover letter addressing your qualifications and research interests.
  2. Curriculum Vitae.
  3. A teaching philosophy statement.
  4. A sample of scholarly writing.
  5. Contact information for three professional references.

At the University of West Georgia, the success of our students is the sole purpose of our existence. From success in the classroom and chosen career fields to success on the athletic field and the total college experience, UWG has more than 1100 full-time faculty and staff members dedicated to helping you succeed.