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Job description
Job ID: 257479
About Us
Founded in 1958, Columbus State University, with an enrollment of nearly 8,000, is part of the University System of Georgia. CSU offers more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is ranked among the top public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus, located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and the second-largest city in Georgia, is recognized as a vibrant and contemporary cultural community – https://visitcolumbusga.com.
Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence – the Spencer House – in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Benning, the U.S. Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu.
Inclusion is one of Columbus State University’s values. The 2018-2023 Strategic Plan specifically states that we will work “to attain a level of diversity among faculty and staff that more closely reflects the student population.” The range of diverse students at CSU is reflected by the diverse student organizations, including Collegiate 100 Men of CSU, Collegiate Women of Columbus State University, Minority Association of Premedical/Prehealth Students, Pride +, CHispA, and others.
Job Summary
The Department of English at Columbus State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor of English specializing in Basic Writing and Composition and Rhetoric. This position is available August 2023.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach courses in first year composition, basic writing, advanced writing, and composition theory. The Department of English has identified the following areas for additional growth: Print and Digital Media, Content Creation, African American Studies, and Non-Western and World Literatures. We are particularly interested in candidates with secondary strengths in one or more of these areas.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, English, or a related field by August 1, 2023 and relevant academic preparation and experience in basic writing and composition instruction. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and participate in departmental and university service.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, call 706-565-1217 or email [email protected]; Dr. Rebecca Gerdes-McClain, Director of First-Year Composition, Department of English, Columbus State University, 4225 University Ave., Columbus, Georgia 31907.
Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Columbus State University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring.
How to apply
Required Documents to Attach
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit, if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to an offer being extended)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Three references with emails and current telephone numbers
All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University’s online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration. If applicable, any international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator prior to submission.
