Assistant Professor of English

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Assistant Professor of English Full-time Faculty Gainesville, Gainesville, GA, US 5 days ago Requisition ID: 1690 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau University is an equal opportunity employer and educator. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal or state laws in its employment practices or educational programs. HIRING PROCESS: All submitted application materials are forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Hiring recommendations are made at the departmental level. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board. ELIGIBILITY: Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date. This includes being a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national with work authorization that doesn't require employer sponsorship. Individuals must maintain this eligibility throughout employment. Position Summary Full-time Assistant Professor of English Minimum Qualifications Possess a Ph.D. in English Have evidence of teaching excellence Be prepared to teach American Literature, World Literature, and Creative Writing Be able to teach and have office hours at the Historic Campus of Brenau University in Gainesville, GA Job Duties & Responsibilities Teach 12 credit hours per semester (Fall and Spring) Teach undergraduate English classes as assigned Work in collaboration with English faculty, Humanities faculty, and all faculty at Brenau University Contribute to ongoing curriculum development and assessment Help with recruitment Advising Other duties as assigned by the Chair Supervisory Responsibilities No supervisory responsibilities required. Work Hours Full-time. 37.5 hours per week. Generally, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department. Nights/weekends as needed. 9 months, August to May Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes Mostly Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment related to teaching. Prolonged periods sitting and standing. worker is required to have close visual acuity to grade papers, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Must have the ability to travel short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Some repetitive motion. Title IX Implications Responsible employee Any employee who is not a confidential employee. Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST report any possible sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex to the Title IX Coordinator when the employee has information about conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sex-based harassment under Title IX or this part. Employees are encouraged to report these concerns in writing via email. When an employee or a student (or a person who has a legal right to act on behalf of a student) informs any employee (including both Responsible and Confidential employees) of the employee’s or student’s pregnancy or related conditions, that employee must promptly provide that person with the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and inform that person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to prevent sex discrimination and ensure the employee’s or student’s equal access to the Recipient’s education program or activity. Payroll Status Salary- Exempt (paid bi-weekly) Campus Designation This is an on-site position based at the Historic Gainesville Campus located in Gainesville, Georgia. Remote Work Available No Travel Requirements Minimal local travel and operation of a university vehicle and/or one’s own vehicle required. Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid Georgia driver’s license, and good driving record. Special Requirements N/A Licensure Requirements Proof of any professional degree, license, or certification (collectively, “Credentials”) required to competently perform the work for which the employee is hired must have been submitted at the time of application for the position. Discovery during the course of employee’s employment that applicable Credentials have lapsed, been terminated, were misrepresented, or were falsified may result in immediate termination of employee’s employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr