Endowed Chair for Creative Writing

Georgia College; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia College and State University seeks an Endowed Chair for Creative Writing to lead both undergraduate and graduate programs, coordinate the Creative Writing Program, teach, conduct research, and mentor students in a 10-month tenure-track role at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.

The position includes summer responsibilities with compensation, a $70,000 to $79,000 salary range, relocation negotiable, and an emphasis on program leadership, curriculum development, and

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate leadership in undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing programs.
• Active record of scholarly or creative achievement appropriate to the discipline.
• Experience in curriculum development and program assessment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of expertise within the discipline.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Coordinate curriculum, scheduling, and graduaterecruitment for the Creative Writing Program.
• Manage program initiatives, publications, and activities.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Course design

Communication

Collaboration

Education

MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or related field

SACSCOC accreditation requirements

Tenure-eligible at Associate Professor or Full Professor

Job description

Endowed Chair for Creative Writing

Job ID: 305573

Location: Georgia College & State Univ

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state'sdesignated public liberal arts university, where students learn theessential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-drivenglobal society. The university prepares students for successfulcareers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-longlearning through personalized attention in a residential settingwith opportunities for a variety of transformational experiencesthrough its award-winning, high-impact practices.

One of only threeselective universities within the University System of Georgia anda top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offersundergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduateprograms, doctorates in education and nursing, professionalcertificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal ArtsColleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal artsenvironment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinaryinquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strongreputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programsaccording to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review andColleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride incombining the educational experience of a private liberal artscollege with the affordability of a public university. Faculty andstaff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learningthrough high-impact practices such as internships, service- andcommunity-based learning, leadership development, study abroadopportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstoneproject that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry andcritical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtownin Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast ofAtlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American authorand alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college communityenjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's formerhome, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by theuniversity. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful LakeSinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students totake full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefitsof being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational andleisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta arelocated within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protectingacademic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression asoutlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy andits Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information,visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The Department of English seeks an Endowed Chair for CreativeWriting to provide leadership for the undergraduate and graduateCreative Writing programs. The Endowed Chair serves as Coordinatorof the Creative Writing Program and is responsible for teaching,research, creative scholarship, and professional development,program administration, student mentorship, and service to theinstitution and profession.

This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-eligible faculty position atthe rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. The facultymember appointed to the Endowed Chair will serve as Coordinator ofthe Creative Writing Program. The position includes required summerresponsibilities outside the 10-month academic appointment, withsummer compensation provided separately in accordance withuniversity procedures.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instruction -

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of expertisewithin the academic discipline
• Regular course meetings and instruction
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students
• Perform other teaching responsibilities
• All Georgia College & State University faculty share theresponsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providingfoundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. Facultyemployees also contribute to the Georgia College & StateUniversity core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) orsophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.

Faculty - Research/Professional Development -

• Faculty are expected to maintain an active program of research,creative scholarship, and professional development appropriate totheir discipline and faculty rank.
• Academic Achievement/Professional Development
• Publications and creative works
• Presentations, readings, and professional meetings
• Peer-reviewed scholarship and other recognized professionalwork
• Grants, fellowships, and other sponsored activities
• Membership and participation in professional organizations
• Other professional development activities

Faculty - Service to Institution -

• All faculty are expected to support the advancement of thedepartment, college, and university mission by providing service tothe institution. Service may be at the department, college,university, community, and/or disciplinary level.
• Service to the Institution
• Committee memberships and service
• Student advising and institutional service
• Participation in program outreach and engagement activities
• Participation in special programs, events, or projects
• Professional and disciplinary service
• Other service to the institution

Faculty - Administrative -

• Serve as Coordinator of the Creative Writing Program
• Provide leadership for undergraduate and graduate Creative Writingprograms
• Coordinate curriculum, scheduling, assessment, and graduaterecruitment
• Manage program and endowment-supported resources
• Provide oversight of program initiatives, publications, andactivities
• Perform other administrative responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or a related field from a regionallyaccredited institution.

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements.

Qualifications and academic record appropriate for atenure-eligible appointment at the rank of Associate Professor orFull Professor.

Other Required Qualifications

• Active work in poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction.
• Recognized record of scholarly or creative achievement appropriateto the discipline.
• Continued record of scholarly or creative productivity appropriateto faculty rank.

Required Experience

• Record of teaching and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduatestudents.
• Experience with academic program leadership or coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Experience with graduate education
• Experience with curriculum development and program assessment
• Record of professional service and participation in professionalorganizations
• Experience with literary publications, grants, or other activitiessupporting Creative Writing programs

Proposed Salary

The available salary range is $70,000 to $79,000 . Starting salarywithin this range is based on relevant years of experience and rankhired.

Relocation is negotiable.

Required Documents to Attach

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• References
• Transcrips
• Teaching Philosophy

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Provide leadership for undergraduate and graduate Creative Writingprograms
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students
• Manage administrative and faculty responsibilities
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service
• Demonstrate leadership and initiative
• Adapt to changing institutional and program needs
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines

Knowledge

• Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends
• Creative writing pedagogy and curriculum development
• Assessment methods and student learning measurement
• Academic policies, procedures, and accreditation standards
• Graduate education and academic program administration

Skills

• Course design and delivery
• Student advising and mentoring
• Academic program leadership and coordination
• Curriculum development and assessment
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Collaboration and professional engagement

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan 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 BoardPolicy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-lineat https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamentalvalues of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board ofRegents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual'sage, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race,religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). Noindividual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied thebenefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination,harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activitybecause of the individual's protected status; nor shall anyindividual be given preferential treatment because of theindividual's protected status, except that preferential treatmentmay be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate underfederal or state law.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification

Special Applicant Instructions

Applications materials must include a cover letter that focuses onadministrative achievement and potential development, a detailedcurriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for atleast three references, two of which must be able to speak toadministrative abilities.

The finalist for this position will be issued a standard 10-month faculty contract as well as a supplemental contract for two monthsof full-time summer work.