About this position

Visiting Instructor English Job ID: 298068 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: About Us Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations. With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields. Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed. Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025. Location With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation. Statesboro Campus 1332 Southern Drive Statesboro, GA 30458 Department Information Within this setting, the department offers a two-semester sequence of first-year writing courses. Visiting instructor positions require at least a master's degree. These positions will be housed on the Statesboro campus of Georgia Southern University. Applicants may also be asked to teach at the Armstrong or Liberty Center campuses or online. Hiring is contingent upon funding and enrollment. Job Summary Reporting to the department chair, the visiting instructor is a non-tenure track, one-year academic appointment (10 months, August through May), teaching five courses each semester in first-year writing. These positions require excellent teaching, and ongoing professional development in the teaching

Requirements

Visiting instructor positions require at least a master's degree
Earned master's degree suited to the teaching of first-year writing in the Department of English by August 1, 2026 with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English, Rhetoric, Composition, Linguistics, Literary Theory, or Creative Writing
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
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references

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