Assistant Professor of English / Director of College Composition

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking an Assistant Professor of English specializing in composition studies to lead the College Composition program and serve as Director, beginning August 2027. The role includes curriculum development, assessment, and mentoring faculty in first-year writing.

The successful candidate will teach across the undergraduate curriculum, including freshman composition, and contribute to the Professional Writing and Rhetoric track.

Qualifications

• PhD in English with a focus on composition studies, rhetoric, or related field.
• At least one year of experience with writing program administration.
• Demonstrated success teaching diverse student populations.
• Experience teaching online at the university level.
• Evidence of an emerging research agenda in composition/writing studies.
• Terminal degree or nearing completion; equivalent training.
• USG faculty employment requirements and professional conduct.
• Desirable: ability as teacher and scholar across duties.

Responsibilities

• Administer the College Composition program including curriculum, policy, and assessment.
• Mentor English faculty in teaching first-year writing and develop teaching resources.
• Deliver teaching for freshman to upper-level courses; 3/2 load with administrative 20% load.
• Maintain office hours, advise, grade, and follow campus policies.
• Create and update syllabi and course outlines per policies.
• Maintain an ambitious scholarly agenda in writing program administration.
• Promote student success and guide learners toward academic and career goals.
• Engage in shared governance and collaborate with campus partners.
• Promote a customer-friendly environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Skills

Writing program administration

Online teaching experience

Mentoring faculty

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in English

Specialization in composition studies

Job description

Job Summary

Job ID 301534 Position # 20010628 Augusta University's Department of English and World Languages is seeking to fill a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of English specializing in composition studies who will also serve as the Director of College Composition, beginning in August 2027. The successful candidate reports directly to the department chair and will lead the university's College Composition program, with primary responsibility for curriculum development and assessment and the mentorship of departmental faculty in the teaching of first-year writing. The candidate will be responsible for working with English faculty to develop guidance, policies, and strategies for teaching first-year writing in the age of GenAI. They will also contribute to the department's Professional Writing and Rhetoric track of the English BA, including curriculum development and assessment. To be considered for this position, candidates must demonstrate evidence of promising research and effective teaching. Once hired the candidate will be expected to maintain an active research agenda and publish consistently on writing program administration and/or first-year writing pedagogy. In the classroom, the candidate will teach at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum, including freshman composition, while also supporting students beyond the classroom. In addition to teaching and research, the candidate will serve as an active presence on campus, working successfully with campus partners to lead and promote the visibility of our department's events and programs. Finally, the candidate will be dedicated to mentoring faculty colleagues in the teaching of writing and fostering a collaborative, collegial departmental environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer the university's College Composition program, including oversight of curriculum, policy, and assessment. The director will also mentor English faculty in the teaching of first-year writing, including conducting peer observations of teaching, developing teaching resources, and cultivating a program culture that emphasizes open dialogue about teaching and resource sharing.
• Fulfill all primary duties and contracted expectations in teaching, research, and service. Augusta University embraces a tripartite mission of teaching, research/scholarship, and service activities. This position will have allocated effort in Research, Service, and Teaching.
• Teach Composition I and II, upper-level courses in composition theory and praxis, and/or other courses assigned by the department chair. The teaching load for this position is 3/2, but 20% of this load (i.e., one course per term) will be focused on the administrative responsibilities of directing the College Composition program.
• 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 and university platforms, as required by university and system policies.
• 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 the department, college, and university as assigned.
• This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, faculty, and employees.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD in English, with a specialization in composition studies, rhetoric, professional or technical writing, or a closely related field
• At least one year of experience with writing program administration (this can include experience gained as a graduate student)
• Demonstrated success teaching various student populations
• Experience teaching online at the university level
• Evidence of an emerging research agenda in composition/writing studies, professional/technical writing, and/or rhetoric
• Assistant Professor- Terminal degree (or nearing its completion), or its equivalent in training, ability, and/or experience.
• Mandatory 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);
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 advising and mentoring students beyond the classroom
• Experience working with campus partners, including general education committees and student support units (e.g. the writing center)
• Interest in developing WAC/WID programming
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering communities of belonging

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.

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 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. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

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/#p8.218_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

The 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.

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.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, 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.