Assistant/Associate Professor of Writing and Interdisciplinary Studies

Job Details:

Mercer University’s College of Professional Advancement invites applications for an interdisciplinary Assistant or Associate Professor of Writing and Interdisciplinary Studies to join the Department of Liberal Studies. This is a full-time tenure-track position beginning August 1, 2026.

Responsibilities:

With twelve colleges and schools, Mercer University has a Carnegie Research II classification and offers a vibrant academic community committed to student success and academic excellence. This position will be based at one of Mercer’s metro-Atlanta pr Macon campuses and includes a seven-course teaching load spread across four accelerated 8-week sessions in addition to research expectations and service responsibilities.

Additional responsibilities include advising students, participating in faculty committees, attending faculty meetings, engaging in scholarly activity, maintaining on-site office hours, and working collaboratively with colleagues. The appointment is for the traditional nine-month academic year.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in a discipline or field of the humanities or social sciences from an accredited institution at the time of appointment and sufficient education or experience to teach college writing. Demonstrated potential for exemplary teaching and the ability to translate that excellence into a fully online, accelerated format is expected.

The successful candidate must be able teach general education courses in our Liberal Studies 100-level academic writing sequence, as well as interdisciplinary core courses for the B.A. in Liberal Studies.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher with an active scholarly agenda and a desire to contribute the life of the Department, College, and University by serving a post-traditional student population. Area of study is open, with a preference for candidates whose research apply methods of humanistic inquiry to engage contemporary concerns.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the potential for teaching excellence and the ability to translate teaching excellence into a fully online, accelerated format for adult learners.

Additional Information:

The College of Professional Advancement’s Department of Liberal Studies is an interdisciplinary department that serves the College’s post-traditional student population by offering in-person, hybrid, and fully online B.A. degrees in Liberal Studies (a self-designed interdisciplinary major), World Humanities, and Communication. The Department also supports the University’s General Education program. The department prioritizes high-impact teaching practices in service of student research and experiential learning. Ongoing departmental endeavors include the Coastal Georgia Research Initiative, a certificate in Globalization and Engagement, student e-portfolios, and study abroad experiences for working adults. Apply to join a collaborative group of teacher-scholars committed to educational equity through interdisciplinary inquiry.

Required Documents:

Interested candidates will complete a brief online application and attach required documentation including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and names and contact information of three references.

Finalists for the position will be asked to have two current letters of recommendation sent directly to:

Office of the Dean
Writing & Interdisciplinary Studies Faculty Search
College of Professional Advancement
Mercer University
3001 Mercer University Drive
Atlanta, GA 30341-4115

Unofficial transcripts may be requested from finalists as part of the recruitment process for this faculty position; finalists will need to redact any personal or private information including, but not limited to, social security number, birthdate, race, or gender, before submitting the unofficial transcripts. The successful candidate must submit official transcripts prior to employment.

Deadline:Applications received by January 12, 2026 will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Background Check Contingency:

Selection of the final candidate is contingent upon a successful background check.

About Mercer University

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Family:

Faculty Social Sciences

EEO Statement:

EEO/Veteran/Disability