FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of English Adjunct Instructor. Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area. Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status. JOB SUMMARY Teach on campus, in-person, face-to-face sections of Freshman English Composition I (ENGL 1101) classes MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • 18 graduate-level credit hours from an accredited institution in the discipline of ENG or ENGL course work • Excellent written and verbal communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master or Doctor degree in English or Composition • Experience teaching in a traditional classroom setting • Documented ability to foster relationships with students • Personal suitability and motivation for the position • Excellent written and verbal communication skills WORKING CONDITIONS • Travel required - No • Evening work - Maybe • Weekend work - No • Working outdoors - No • Climate controlled environment- Yes USG Core Values Statement 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.