Assistant Professor of English

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number: F00588P
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
Position Title: Assistant Professor of English

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department: English (Perimeter)
College: Perimeter College
Campus: College-wide
Position Type: Full Time Faculty
Posting Type: External

About the Department

The English Department at Perimeter College gives students far more than skills, rules and basic elements of good writing. In composition and literature courses, students gain the ability to think analytically and critically. At Perimeter College, English students learn how to communicate effectively, how to think creatively, and how to clearly articulate a well-reasoned solution.

Because all students are required to take at least two composition courses, the English Department is one of Perimeter College’s largest academic departments. English instructors are highly credentialed, and their primary responsibility is teaching. All faculty teach first-year composition and are dedicated to providing exceptional quality instruction in core areas, so students may take classes with experienced, dedicated professors from the start. In all English courses—from literature to creative writing, learning support to composition—the focus is student success.

Position Description

Perimeter College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in English. This is a teaching-focused position: 80% of the workload is instruction, with service and scholarly and creative activity accounting for 10% each. Perimeter faculty are responsible for providing 27-32 credit hours of instruction per academic year and engaging in service to the department, college, and university. Perimeter College faculty maintain a campus presence, and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to early undergraduate teaching and learning, and the ability to thrive in a highly diverse academic setting. Perimeter College is a multi-campus access institution, and the teaching assignment may be on any of the college’s campuses.

Required Experience

None specified.

Required Education

A Ph.D. in the teaching field is required by the time of the appointment. Salary range: $49,082- $54,082

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Successful experience teaching developmental writing and first-year composition.
• Graduate coursework in rhetoric and composition OR writing pedagogy.
• College teaching experience. One year is preferred and can include experience as a teaching assistant at a college or university.
• Experience teaching online and using a distance learning platform.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in high-impact educational practices, scholarship of teaching and learning, building college-to-career linkages, and/or other pedagogical initiatives that enhance student success.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in scholarship in the discipline and/or scholarship of teaching and learning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods with a demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
• Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied student population and facilitate student learning in both the in-person and virtual learning environments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills (able to maintain appropriate records).
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

None specified.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Salary

$49,082- $54,082

Search Chair Contact info

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Valerie Matthews, vmatthews@gsu.edu.

Departmental contact for assistance

jcolatosti@gsu.edu
Dr. Jennifer Colatosti, Interim Department Chair of English

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 2
Desired Start Date: 08/02/2027
Open Date: 09/30/2026
Review of Applications Begins: 11/30/2026
Close Date: 12/04/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions Summary

Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered:

• Letter of interest.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
• Unofficial Transcript of all degrees completed. Official transcripts must be provided if an offer is accepted.
• A philosophy of teaching statement.
• Foreign Degree Transcript is required for foreign graduate degrees.
• Foreign Degree Equivalency Evaluation is required for all graduate degrees earned outside the United States

Final Candidate: Professional references will provide letters of recommendation via a secured and confidential link provided in a notification email.

Apply at: https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/7218

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts of All Graduate-Level Degrees Completed or In Progress
4. Philosophy of Teaching/Teaching Portfolio

Optional Documents

1. Foreign Degree Transcript Evaluation