Job ID: 305026
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.
Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.
Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.
For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Location
Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 with a Carnegie Community Engagement classification, offers approximately 149 different degree programs serving nearly 31,600 students through 11 colleges on four campuses in Savannah, Hinesville, Statesboro, Swainsboro and online instruction. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is a leader in higher education in southeast Georgia with expert faculty and a focus on public impact research and engaging learning opportunities through knowledge and know-how that prepare our students to soar beyond and take ownership of their lives, careers and communities. Visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458
Department Information
Within this setting, the Department of English strives to produce graduates who understand the art and science of language, literature, and writing as exemplified by a free exchange of ideas in a respectful student-centered environment, a commitment to academic excellence, and collaborative support for each learner’s individual academic achievement. With an interdisciplinary base degree and three concentrations (Literature, Professional Writing, and Creative Writing), the English major and the M.A. program support the university’s mission by linking theory with practice, extending the learning environment beyond the classroom, promoting learner growth and life success, and facilitating learners’ development as readers, writers, and thinkers. We prepare learners to achieve academic excellence, develop their analytic skills, enhance their creativity, and embrace their roles as citizens of their communities, their workplaces, their nations, and the world.
First-Year Writing (FYW) is the single largest instructional operation at Georgia Southern, serving nearly 7500 students across nearly 300 sections every Fall semester and generating over 21,000 SCH per semester. Managing an enterprise of this scale requires direct oversight of 90+ faculty members, including lecturers, temporary/visiting instructors, and graduate Teaching Assistants.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Department Chair, the Assistant Chair/Writing Program Administrator will direct first-year writing for the university, teach in the English department, regularly produce scholarship, and engage in service responsibilities. The position is an academic (10 month) tenure-track appointment with a summer stipend, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a point of contact and resource for faculty teaching first-year composition courses.
- Lead discussions, professional development, etc., regarding best practices with faculty of various ranks teaching first-year composition.
- Schedule first-year composition courses.
- Collaborate with department leadership (including first-year writing committee members) to observe and evaluate faculty teaching first-year composition.
- Collaborate with department leadership to recruit faculty teaching first-year composition.
- Lead university-required assessment for first-year writing.
- Maintain a scholarly research 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 the department, college, and university as assigned.
- Other duties as needed and assigned by the Department Chair.
Required Qualifications
- Earned Ph.D. in English or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English by August 1, 2027.
- Evidence of an active research agenda in rhetoric and composition, writing program administration, or related fields.
- A proven track record in program administration, complex scheduling, curriculum and faculty oversight, mentorship, large-scale assessment, and administrative strategy derived from leadership experience at the program, department, college, or university level.
- Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
- Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
- Experience in the teaching of first-year writing.
- Minimum of 5 years full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of associate professor along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues.
- Minimum of 5 years full-time college/university teaching experience at the associate professor level is required for the rank of professor along with a strong record of research and service with substantial publications and presentations in professional venues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in writing program administration is especially preferred.
- Experience mentoring faculty in the teaching of writing.
- Experience with curriculum development and/or program assessment.
- Experience with developing departmental AI policies, guidance, and resources.
- Experience collaborating with campus partners, including general education committees and student support units (e.g. the writing center).
- Record of innovative and excellent teaching, including demonstrated success teaching in multiple modalities at the university level and demonstrated success teaching various student populations..
- Demonstrated interest in and potential for interdisciplinary collaboration, including developing externally funded projects or working with community partners.
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.
Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above as well as a philosophy of writing pedagogy, including concrete examples of the ways that those principles have been implemented in teaching, research, and writing program administration; a curriculum vitae; a writing sample; a statement of leadership philosophy that details how you would lead and support our program and faculty; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references. Other documentation may be requested after initial review.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins December 1, 2026 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2027.
Contact Information
Search Chair: Dr. Amanda Konkle
akonkle@georgiasouthern.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
All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.
Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus.
Faculty may be required to teach, conduct research, or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern provides accessible transportation options between campuses.
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.
Equal Employment Opportunity
More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cah/english/employment-opportunities/. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.
Background Check
Position of Trust + Education
Other Information
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.