Open Rank Professor in American Literature with Specialization in Flannery O'Connor Studies

The English Department at Georgia College and State University is hiring an open rank scholar in American literature with Specialization in Flannery O'Connor Studies, and contemporary and Southern literature.

Job Summary

The English Department at Georgia College and State University is hiring an open rank scholar in American literature with Specialization in Flannery O'Connor Studies, and contemporary and Southern literature. The candidate must hold a doctorate in American literature, have teaching experience across various course levels, and a strong record of scholarly publication. Responsibilities include teaching courses like Introduction to American Literature and Flannery O'Connor, developing new courses, and editing the Flannery O'Connor Review. The role also involves administrative duties, such as managing the journal, overseeing graduate assistants, and handling financial matters. The successful candidate will collaborate with various campus entities related to O'Connor's legacy, including the Flannery O'Connor Institute and Andalusia Farm.

Deadline for Applications: January 21, 2025

Responsibilities

Faculty Teaching and Instructing - 50
Teaching Responsibilities
*Teaching in the core, the English major (Literature concentration), and the MA English Program.
*Regular course meetings and instruction
*Mentoring Students
*Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline
*Faculty employees may also contribute to the Georgia College core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses. All Georgia College faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non- majors alike

Scholarship and Professional Development - 10
Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession.
Academic Achievement/Professional Development
*Publications (editing, citations)
*Presentations at professional meetings
*Publication; peer reviewed scholarship
*Current work in circulation or in progress
*Grants received or applied for
*Membership and participation in professional organizations
*Other professional service of development activities include ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.

Faculty Service to Institution - 10
All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution.
Service may be at the department, college, university, community and disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level and university- level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities.
Service to the Institution
*Committee memberships and offices
*Programs directed and advised
*Participation in special programs or projects
*Other service in the institution includes ability to work collegially with others in service to the University; Support the advancement of the department, college and University mission.

Faculty Public Service - 5
Public Service is often a part of faculty service expectations and might include activities such as the following:
*Consulting work
*Provide continuing education service, instruction, or program development for department, school, college, or university
*Membership and participation in community organizations
*Other significant services to the community
Ability to work collegially with others in service to the broader University community.

Administrative - 25
Journal Editing -general editor of the Flannery O'Connor Review. Duties include:
*Manage the journal's budget
*Solicit and distribute O'Connor scholarship to the journals board of blind peer reviewers.
*Supervise graduate students working on the journal
*Administer the journal and O'Connor scholar research grants

Conferences and Grants- *Regularly apply for grants related to O'Connor scholarship
*Direct a conference devoted to O'Connor at least once every five years

Programming- *Liaise with the Flannery O'Connor Institute for the Humanities, Director of Historic Museums, and University Advancement to develop O'Connor programming such as book discussions, public lectures, and video/podcast series.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
PhD in American Literature

Other Required Qualifications
Journal Editing Experience

Required Experience
Three years of college teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience
Three Years Liberal Arts College Teaching Experience
Three Years of experience as a general, managing, or assistant editor of a scholarly or literary journal.

Required Documents to Attach

• Transcripts
• List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to Edit.
Ability to manage budget.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Flannery O'Connor and her works.
Knowledge of Southern Gothic Literature.

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.


Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification
• DMV

Special Applicant Instructions

For the initial review of applications, provide curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing interest in O'Connor and journal editing experience, a list of references, and unofficial transcripts.

Candidates receiving phone or video interviews will be asked to provide a writing sample and three letters of recommendation.

Please direct questions to Alex Blazer alex.blazer@gcsu.edu


To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=36000&JobOpeningId=279378&PostingSeq=1

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, diversity, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Department Information

The English Department has B.A. and M.A. programs in literature, B.A. and MFA programs in Creative Writing, as well as a concentration in film. GCSU is home to the Flannery O'Connor Institute for the Humanities, and the Andalusia Farm and Interpretative Center, which maintains a house museum dedicated to O'Connor. In addition, our library maintains significant holdings of interest to O'Connor scholars in Special Collections.