Assistant Professor of Learning Support, English/Reading

Tenure-track position to begin August 2008 in our Department of English and Modern Languages, a division of the College of Arts and Sciences.  This position requires a person with training in teaching reading and writing to adults; preference will be given to candidates with expertise in teaching learning-support or developmental courses, Regents’ reading and writing courses, those with at least 18 graduate hours in reading or English courses, teaching experience and/or training working at a National Writing Project site.  Duties include a 4/4 load of learning support reading classes and Regent’s reading classes, but may also include learning-support writing or Regents’ writing courses.  MA in English or equivalent required. The successful candidate will demonstrate an appreciation of the department’s undergraduate teaching mission, and a commitment to service and scholarship. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2008. Submit GSW Faculty Application (available at www.gsw.edu/job/index.html), cover letter, curriculum vitæ, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Human Resources, Georgia Southwestern State University, 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive, Americus, GA 31709.

To enrich education through diversity, Georgia Southwestern State University is an EEO/AA/ADA employer and encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.