ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR

Position Summary

The person hired for this position will direct the college’s low-residency MFA program in Narrative Nonfiction , a two-year degree that trains participants to write nonfiction books or long-form articles in narrative style for national and international publishers and/or to teach writing at the university level. The professor will teach in the MFA program and in the undergraduate journalism curriculum.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Screening of applications will begin May 1, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants need to submit a CV/résumé, links to work samples, a list of three references, and a cover letter that addresses relevant experience and an ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Questions may be addressed to Professor Vicki Michaelis, search committee chair, at vickim@uga.edu.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F1223P

Working Title

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/PROFESSOR

Department

Grady-Journalism Department

About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia ( UGA ), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

08/01/2022

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

03/31/2022

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

UGA Statement

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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Open Rank

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Open Rank

Contract Type

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status

Tenure Track or Tenured

Minimum Qualifications

A master’s degree or above (a terminal degree such as an MFA or PhD) is required.

Additional Requirements

Candidates who hold a master’s degree must document exceptional professional accomplishments and be approved for a terminal-degree exception before hire.

Candidates for the rank of associate or full professor who have not been tenured at a prior institution must be approved for tenure on appointment by the Chancellor of the University System of Georgia.

For more information regarding rank requirements and terminal degree exceptions, please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Candidates for this position must have success in writing and publishing narrative nonfiction and in working with and leading communities of writers. Candidates must have at least five years of journalism industry experience as a writer or editor.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

It is preferred that candidates show evidence of administrative expertise, as the person hired for this position will organize two annual weeklong conference-style residencies for the MFA program in Narrative Nonfiction and oversee internal and external communications related to the program. He/she/they also will recruit new students into the MFA program and will recruit and manage remotely a diverse roster of mentors who work closely with students to inspire and support each writer’s emerging craft and voice. The mentors include accomplished authors and other industry professionals.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Writing Sample
4. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents