Assistant Professor of English (Tenure Track)

Job Title: Assistant Professor of English (Tenure Track)
Location: Atl Metropolitan State College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 278819
About Us Welcome to Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC), a University System of Georgia (USG) institution that is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Atlanta Metropolitan State College has a rich history that is tied to the City of Atlanta for which it is appropriately named. The college offers high quality baccalaureate, associate and certificate programs that are challenging, comprehensive and very affordable. Atlanta Metropolitan State College is situated on a beautifully landscaped Southwest Atlanta campus; which is located ten minutes south of downtown Atlanta and fifteen minutes north of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Job Summary The successful Candidate will be assigned to teach lower division and upper division courses in ENGLISH, and to coordinate and develop programs for on campus, blended, and online modalities. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching within a comprehensive State college, student engagement, college service, community involvement, and the promise of scholarly achievement.* *
Responsibilities
* Ability to teach lower division and upper division courses in English.
* Coordinate the history program and courses (campus, blended & online).
* Familiarity with multiple delivery systems, including blended, online, and face-to-face learning formats.
* Teach classes and participate in professional development.
* Familiarity with advising students in undergraduate course programs and in application for graduate programs and employment opportunities.
* Familiarity or experience working with diverse populations or completed coursework demonstrating understanding of diverse populations.
* Familiarity with developing academic programs.
* Scholarly research in an academic field of study.
* Experience in any area or field of history with broad knowledge of American History.
* College and School service, including student organizations, assistance, and sponsorships.
* College service, including committee work.
* Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Applicants holding a master's or higher degree in any field who possess 18 graduate semester hours in English can qualify for this position. ABDs with document credentials of degree completion within one academic year can also be considered. All academic coursework must have been completed at an institution accredited by a regional accreditation agency, such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC).
Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in English preferred;
Successful teaching experience at the college level is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Teaching ability in history as well as scholarly research in the field.
Ability to meet essential classroom functions.
Ability to maintain regular office hours within the School or Arts & Sciences to support students in the writing Center, and on occasions participating in external recruiting.
Contact Information Dr. Harry Akoh
Dean, School of Arts & Sciences
1630 Metropolitan Parkway, S.W.
Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Atlanta, Georgia 30310
(404) 756-4716
hakoh@atlm.edu
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at [https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct](https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct).
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at [https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653](https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653).
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 Atlanta Metropolitan State College, as determined by Atlanta Metropolitan State College in 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 Atlanta Metropolitan State College is an equal employment opportunity employer. Atlanta Metropolitan State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or military/veteran status.
EVerify # 111036
4/2/2008
Special Applicant Instructions Please fill out the Atlanta Metropolitan State College application online. You will also need to submit the materials listed below for your application materials to be complete.

A complete application consists of the following items: 1) a letter of application describing your teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and suitability for the position; 2) a current C.V.; 3) transcripts; and 4) contact information for three references. Initial interviews will be conducted via Microsoft TEAMS or Zoom.
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.