Assistant Professor of English

Assistant Professor of English

Job ID: 289635
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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Job Summary

Job ID 289635

Position # 20012158

Augusta University's Department of English and World Languages in the College of Art, Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of English specializing in Creative Writing (Poetry) anticipated to begin August 2026. Candidates are expected to demonstrate evidence of a promising research or creative activity agenda and teaching effectiveness. The successful candidate should be prepared to consistently publish and teach at all levels of the curriculum, including freshman composition. They should also be prepared to lead and promote the visibility of our events and programs, such as Sand Hills Literary Magazine, Speakers Series, Young Writers Competition, Senior Showcase, and Creativity Day. In addition to being an active presence on campus, the successful candidate will complement our existing faculty by helping to forge campus and community partnerships. They will also be committed to mentoring students beyond the classroom and fostering a collegial departmental environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach 4-5 undergraduate courses in poetry and college composition each year as assigned by the Chair per academic year. Courses may include The Art of Poetry, Poetry Workshop, Creative Writing Capstone, Special Topics in Writing, Composition 1 and 2 and others as assigned.

   

• Maintain regular office hours; advising; grading; and following 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

   

• Maintain ambitious scholarly agenda

   

• Promote student success by engaging in activities that enhance student learning and position learners to be successful in achieving their short- term and long-term academic, career, and personal growth goals.

   

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

   

Required Qualifications

An MFA or PhD in Creative Writing (or English with a concentration in Creative Writing)

Assistant Professor- Terminal degree (or nearing its completion), or its equivalent in training, ability, and/or experience.

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); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong record of professional success and publication or evidence of promise of future recognition in the field

   

• Published poetry collection or a substantive record of publication and a second book of poetry under contract

   

• Experience advising and mentoring students

   

• Experience with grant writing and fundraising

   

• Expertise in digital publishing and editing

   

• Expertise in a secondary genre (fiction or creative nonfiction)

   

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering communities of belonging. Experience with online teaching is also desirable.

   

Shift/Salary/Benefits

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.

Assistant Professor- 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://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

College/Department Information

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 will transfer to career success. Explore opportunities for growth, including undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, and community service.

The Department of English and World Languages is one of the largest departments in the college with two full-time office staff, 32 full-time faculty, and 20 part-time adjunct faculty. The Department currently offers BA degrees in English with concentrations in Creative Writing, Literature, Professional Writing & Rhetoric, and a Secondary Teacher Certification and a BA in World Languages with Concentrations in French, Spanish, and P-12 Teacher Certifications in French and Spanish. The Department also offers an Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in TESOL and an Undergraduate Certificate in Linguistics.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Our Summerville Campus:
2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at http://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/.

Candidates should upload a CV, cover letter (detailing the candidate's research and teaching experience/agenda), philosophy on teaching Augusta University students, writing samples of 3-6 poems not to exceed 10 pages in length, and unofficial master's and/or doctoral transcripts. Candidates should also have three professional references send confidential letters of recommendation to ewl@augusta.edu. The deadline to submit applications is October 30, 2025.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.


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