Job Title: English and Languages Faculty (Part-Time Temporary)
Location: Savannah State Recruiting Loc
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 227615
About Us

Savannah State University established in 1890, is the oldest public historically black college or university in Georgia and the oldest institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah. The university’s students select majors from four colleges — Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Technology. The campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia. The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere. Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.

Department Information Mission

The Department of English, Languages, and Cultures offers a multidisciplinary, student-centered approach to learning that enriches the whole person and the larger community. By exploring literature, creative and professional writing, and international languages and cultures, the department provides the strong foundation of a liberal arts education rooted in the Africana traditions. The department engages learners in a high level of scholarly and creative work, develops critical and creative thinking and communication skills, and fosters a desire for life-long learning, self-efficacy, and civic involvement.

Vision

Through high-quality instruction in an array of traditional and emerging disciplines, the Department of English, Languages, and Cultures enhances the intellectual and creative capacities of all students while nurturing them as future leaders and professionals well-prepared to meet the needs of a changing world. By providing innovative learning experiences within and beyond the classroom, the department encourages intellectual curiosity, global engagement, ethical responsibility, personal and social awareness, and creative expression.

Job Summary

Savannah State University invites applications for part-time faculty in English to teach freshman composition courses. These appointments are on a course-by- course, semester-by-semester basis. Review of applications is ongoing and positions are open until filled. Applicants are notified if they have been selected to complete the hire process only if a job is available to be filled for class instruction.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to student retention and success.
• Commitment to development and assessment of student learning.
• Willingness to support a diverse population of learners.
• Ability to work in a participatory and collegial setting.
• Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills, demonstrated excellent oral and written communications skills.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in English or M.A. in a related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in English.
• Experience teaching high school or college English courses.
• Names and contact information for three references who can speak to the applicant's qualifications for teaching college-level writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching college composition.
• Experience with online learning management systems.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Recourses at hr@savannahstate.edu. For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.2644, or by email at oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Savannah State University, as determined by Savannah State University, its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Savannah Stare University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Savannah State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Savannah State University, Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.edu.