Lecturer of English

Job ID 303642

Position # 40013251

Augusta University's Department of English and World Languages invites applications for the faculty position of Lecturer of English. The selected candidate will be expected to teach introductory composition courses. This is a non-tenure eligible faculty position (9-month contract) with duties anticipated to begin in August 2027. Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching first-year writing and general education classes. They should also have disciplinary background or professional experience in composition studies. 

Teach 8 courses per year as assigned by the department chair. These will include ENGL 1101 and 1102 (College Composition I and II) and other courses in writing, literature, and/or humanities as needed. The faculty member will also teach dual enrollment courses periodically. 

Maintain regular office hours, advise students, grade, and follow 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 and university platforms, as required by university and system policies.

Participate in professional development opportunities as appropriate.

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

An MA in English, Professional Writing, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field or MA with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours)

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.

• PhD in English, Professional Writing, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field
• Prior experience teaching composition at the university level
• Experience teaching online at the university level
• Demonstrated success teaching various student populations, including dual enrolled students

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. 

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

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 a BA degree in English with concentrations in Creative Writing, Literature, Professional Writing & Rhetoric, and a Secondary Teacher Certification and Minors in French, German, Spanish, English: Writing, and English: Literature. The department also offers Undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Certificates in TESOL and an Undergraduate Certificate in Linguistics.

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 12,000 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.

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2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

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.

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.

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

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Candidates should upload the following as a single PDF file: a CV, cover letter, philosophy on teaching Augusta University students, 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 November 15, 2026. The committee may request additional materials if candidates move forward in the search.