Assistant Professor of English & Assistant Professor of Film – Georgia Gwinnett College

Faculty Opportunities: Assistant Professor of English & Assistant Professor of Film – Georgia Gwinnett College

• Institution: Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC)

• Number of Positions: 2

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Regular Faculty

• Location: Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States

• Expected Start: August 2027

• Priority Review Date: November 6, 2026 for both positions

• Final Closing Status: Open until filled

• Salary / Remuneration: Exact salary not specified in the postings

1. Assistant Professor – English

• Job ID: 304547

• Department: English Department

• Position: Assistant Professor

• Field: English

• Appointment: Full-Time, Regular Faculty

• Teaching Load: 4 courses per semester / 4-4 load

• Expected Start Date: August 1, 2027

• Priority Review Date: November 6, 2026

• Closing Status: Open until filled

Overview of Role

The English Department at Georgia Gwinnett College invites applications for Assistant Professor positions in English beginning August 1, 2027.

GGC emphasizes a student-centered learning environment and seeks candidates committed to teaching excellence, student success, advising, mentoring, academic service, and scholarly or creative activity.

The successful candidate will primarily teach lower-division courses, with occasional opportunities to teach upper-division courses.

Key Responsibilities

Faculty members will be expected to:

• Teach a 4-4 course load.

• Primarily teach lower-division English courses.

• Teach occasional upper-division courses.

• Advise and mentor students.

• Participate in student engagement activities.

• Contribute to college and community service.

• Participate in scholarly or creative activities appropriate to their specialty.

• Support GGC’s student-centered academic mission.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have either:

• A terminal degree in English

OR

• A terminal degree in a related field with at least:

  • 18 graduate semester credits in English, or

  • 30 graduate quarter credits in English

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Doctorate in English

• At least 3 years of college-level teaching experience

• Background in:

  • Professional / Technical Writing

  • Journalism

  • Rhetoric and Composition

Application Information

• Job ID: 304547

• Priority Review Date: November 6, 2026

• Application Status: Open until filled

Application Link:
https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?JobOpeningId=304547&PostingSeq=1

2. Assistant Professor – Film

• Job ID: 304563

• Department: Department of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)

• Position: Assistant Professor of Film

• Field: Film / Cinema & Media Arts

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Regular Faculty

• Contract: 10-Month Faculty Appointment

• Expected Start: August 2027

• Priority Review Date: November 6, 2026

• Closing Status: Open until filled

Overview of Role

The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Georgia Gwinnett College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Film position beginning in August 2027.

The department seeks candidates with expertise in film/media studies and/or film production who can contribute to the Cinema and Media Arts Production programme.

The programme includes concentrations in:

• Design & Production

• Writing for Stage & Screen

• Entertainment Industries Studies

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop course curricula, syllabi, lesson plans, and graded assignments.

• Contribute to programme development in high-impact and emerging industry areas.

• Review and recommend student learning materials.

• Evaluate student progress and achievement.

• Complete required instructional documentation accurately and on time.

• Serve on departmental and college-wide committees.

• Participate in student extracurricular engagement.

• Provide formal academic and career advising.

• Contribute to research, scholarship, and/or creative activity.

Classes may be scheduled during:

• Mornings

• Afternoons

• Evenings

• Weekends

Summer teaching may also be available depending on demand.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a terminal degree in an appropriate Film discipline, such as:

• M.F.A.

• Ph.D.

Candidates should also demonstrate:

• Strong professional record in service and student engagement.

• Evidence of creative and/or academic scholarship in their area of specialization.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• At least 1 year of college-level teaching experience

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Experience working with both majors and non-majors

• Sustained professional engagement in Film or Media

• Current research and/or creative practice

• Ability to teach courses such as:

  • Introduction to Film

  • Film History

  • Film Genres

  • Other Cinema & Media Arts Production courses

Application Information

• Job ID: 304563

• Priority Review Date: November 6, 2026

• Application Status: Open until filled

Application Link:
https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?JobOpeningId=304563&PostingSeq=1

Conditions of Employment

For both positions:

• Employment is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States.

• A background investigation is required.

• Credential and employment-history verification may be conducted.

• A criminal background check is required.

• A credit check may apply where relevant.

• Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Important Dates

Assistant Professor – English

• Priority Review: November 6, 2026

• Expected Start: August 1, 2027

• Final Status: Open until filled

Assistant Professor – Film

• Priority Review: November 6, 2026

• Expected Start: August 2027

• Final Status: Open until filled

Applicants should apply by November 6, 2026 for priority consideration.

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