The Department of Writing and Linguistics in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences invites nominations and applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer position.

Position Description. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Writing and Linguistics, the successful candidate will teach courses in the department’s Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Linguistics program as well as first-year writing. This faculty member will be engaged in either critical or creative scholarship in digital/visual rhetoric or multimedia/multigenre writing and will be interested in the development of online courses. This faculty member will help the department develop stronger partnerships with other departments and programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. The typical teaching load for non-tenure-track lecturer faculty is 12 to 15 credit hours per semester (four or five three-hour courses). Departmental service is expected and will vary according to the teaching load. Research and professional development are encouraged. Collegiality is essential. The position is a 9-month appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree suited to one the Department’s four concentrations (linguistics, creative writing, professional and technical writing, writing studies) by August 1, 2010
• Experience with digital/visual rhetoric or multimedia/multigenre writing
• Experience teaching with technology
• Evidence of excellence in teaching

Preferred Qualifications:
• Terminal degree (PhD or MFA) suited to one the Department’s four concentrations (linguistics, creative writing, professional and technical writing, writing studies) by August 1, 2010
• Two to four years of college teaching experience
• Evidence of scholarly potential
• Experience working with diverse student populations

Screening of applications begins October 1, 2009, and continues until the position is filled. The position starting date is August 1, 2010. 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 five professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be sent to:

Dr. Neal Saye, Search Chair, Search #56690
Department of Writing and Linguistics
Georgia Southern University
P. O. Box 8026
Statesboro GA 30460-8026
Electronic mail: nsaye@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-0374

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu, http://class.georgiasouthern.edu, or http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/writling/. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.

To apply: Please send application materials by postal mail.

Georgia Southern University, a member institution of the University System of Georgia, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Education. Georgia Southern University is classified as a Doctoral/Research University. Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Georgia Southern offers more than 100 academic majors in a comprehensive array of baccalaureate degrees and selected master's and doctoral programs. The University has earned a reputation for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. In addition, the University has earned national accreditation in 59 program areas from 21 accrediting bodies. Academic programs are organized in eight colleges: Business Administration, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Information Technology, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology, and the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies.

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