Endowed Chair for Creative Writing
Job ID: 305573
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
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Job Summary
The Department of English seeks an Endowed Chair for Creative Writing to provide leadership for the undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing programs. The Endowed Chair serves as Coordinator of the Creative Writing Program and is responsible for teaching, research, creative scholarship, and professional development, program administration, student mentorship, and service to the institution and profession.
This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-eligible faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. The faculty member appointed to the Endowed Chair will serve as Coordinator of the Creative Writing Program. The position includes required summer responsibilities outside the 10-month academic appointment, with summer compensation provided separately in accordance with university procedures.
Responsibilities
Faculty - Teaching/Instruction
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of expertise within 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 the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.
Faculty - Research/Professional Development
Faculty are expected to maintain an active program of research, creative scholarship, and professional development appropriate to their discipline and faculty rank.
Academic Achievement/Professional Development
- Publications and creative works
- Presentations, readings, and professional meetings
- Peer-reviewed scholarship and other recognized professional work
- 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 the department, college, and university mission by providing service to the 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 Writing programs
- Coordinate curriculum, scheduling, assessment, and graduate recruitment
- Manage program and endowment-supported resources
- Provide oversight of program initiatives, publications, and activities
- Perform other administrative responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
MFA or PhD in Creative Writing or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements.
Qualifications and academic record appropriate for a tenure-eligible appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor.
Other Required Qualifications
- Active work in poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction.
- Recognized record of scholarly or creative achievement appropriate to the discipline.
- Continued record of scholarly or creative productivity appropriate to faculty rank.
Required Experience
- Record of teaching and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
- 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 professional organizations
- Experience with literary publications, grants, or other activities supporting Creative Writing programs
Proposed Salary
The available salary range is $70,000 to $79,000 . Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience and rank hired.
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 Writing programs
- 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 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal 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 on administrative achievement and potential development, a detailed curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for at least three references, two of which must be able to speak to administrative abilities.
The finalist for this position will be issued a standard 10-month faculty contract as well as a supplemental contract for two months of full-time summer work.
