Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Assistant Professor of English
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, Georgia, United States, 31794
Assistant Professor of English
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Job Summary The Department of English and Communication at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English. The position is a 10‑month, tenure‑track, full‑time faculty position with appointment beginning August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in English (or other appropriate discipline) and possess the expertise and necessary credentials to teach courses in composition and journalism.
ABAC is a residential state college located in Tifton, Georgia, named one of the best 100 small towns in America. The college offers associate and baccalaureate degrees and has an approximate enrollment of ~4000. The campus features a new state‑of‑the‑art media suite with broadcasting, audio, and print facilities.
The Department of English and Communication offers a Writing and Communication B.S. degree, a Certificate in Digital Media and Professional Communication, and multiple courses supporting ABAC's IMPACTS Core Curriculum. The Department also supports a dynamic assortment of student media opportunities, including The Stallion newspaper, Stallion TV, radio station WPLH, literary magazines Pegasus and Adroit, and Horseman Press—the only student‑staffed teaching press of its kind in Georgia. Preference will be given to candidates who are qualified and interested in serving as faculty advisor for The Stallion newspaper and/or Stallion TV.
The incumbent’s teaching load will consist of beginning composition courses and upper‑division courses such as technical writing, editing, rhetoric, introduction to broadcasting, introduction to mass media, news writing and reporting, advanced broadcasting, digital media creation and management, mass media industries, or writing for contemporary media. Experience with academic assessment is also preferred. The successful candidate is expected to be adept at the use of various instructional technologies. Courses may include traditional in‑class/on‑ground, hybrid, or online offerings. The position may require service to ABAC’s dual enrollment population at off‑campus sites, involving travel. Faculty at ABAC are evaluated on teaching, student success, scholarship and professional growth, and professional service.
Application Process To apply, please locate the position on the ABAC Careers website (https://link.abac.edu/CAREERS), complete the online application, and upload the following materials: a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in the position; a current CV; copies of unofficial transcripts for all colleges/universities attended; and contact information for three professional references.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at (229) 391‑4887.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industry Higher Education
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Assistant Professor of English
role at
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College .
Job Summary The Department of English and Communication at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English. The position is a 10‑month, tenure‑track, full‑time faculty position with appointment beginning August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will hold a doctoral degree in English (or other appropriate discipline) and possess the expertise and necessary credentials to teach courses in composition and journalism.
ABAC is a residential state college located in Tifton, Georgia, named one of the best 100 small towns in America. The college offers associate and baccalaureate degrees and has an approximate enrollment of ~4000. The campus features a new state‑of‑the‑art media suite with broadcasting, audio, and print facilities.
The Department of English and Communication offers a Writing and Communication B.S. degree, a Certificate in Digital Media and Professional Communication, and multiple courses supporting ABAC's IMPACTS Core Curriculum. The Department also supports a dynamic assortment of student media opportunities, including The Stallion newspaper, Stallion TV, radio station WPLH, literary magazines Pegasus and Adroit, and Horseman Press—the only student‑staffed teaching press of its kind in Georgia. Preference will be given to candidates who are qualified and interested in serving as faculty advisor for The Stallion newspaper and/or Stallion TV.
The incumbent’s teaching load will consist of beginning composition courses and upper‑division courses such as technical writing, editing, rhetoric, introduction to broadcasting, introduction to mass media, news writing and reporting, advanced broadcasting, digital media creation and management, mass media industries, or writing for contemporary media. Experience with academic assessment is also preferred. The successful candidate is expected to be adept at the use of various instructional technologies. Courses may include traditional in‑class/on‑ground, hybrid, or online offerings. The position may require service to ABAC’s dual enrollment population at off‑campus sites, involving travel. Faculty at ABAC are evaluated on teaching, student success, scholarship and professional growth, and professional service.
Application Process To apply, please locate the position on the ABAC Careers website (https://link.abac.edu/CAREERS), complete the online application, and upload the following materials: a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in the position; a current CV; copies of unofficial transcripts for all colleges/universities attended; and contact information for three professional references.
USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of 26 institutions of higher education and 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.218_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at (229) 391‑4887.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Education and Training
Industry Higher Education
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