Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Chair

Talladega College•Talladega, AL

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About The Position

Talladega College seeks a qualified, experienced, student-centered, and collegial Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Department Chair. The Department of English houses modern languages, literature, and Humanities in the School of Humanities and Fine Arts. This position is a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant/Associate professor or ten-month Associate Professor and Chair position that reports to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Fine Arts. The position is slated to begin the Spring 2026 semester.

Requirements

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level (e.g., Student Evaluations of Instruction)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to oversee all aspects of the department, related curricula, and degree programs
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and administrators
A commitment to diversity within the discipline and the broader academic community
A passion for mentoring and preparing future educators to engage with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent terminal degree in English, literature, or closely related field (ABD with scheduled defense date considered)
A record of professional performance and/or scholarly achievement
Experience recruiting and retaining majors
Evidence of program creation
At least three years of successful teaching experience at the college or university level

Responsibilities

Teach 5-5 course load in traditional (in-person), blended (hybrid), and online formats, using established LMS
Advise and mentor students
Recruit and retain students to the major
Maintain student records and related data
Abide by College policies and procedures
Participate in official College ceremonies and events
Collaborate to develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
Serve actively on College-wide committees
Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content
Project and maintain a professional disposition
Meet established deadlines
Utilize and remain current with the College’s instructional technologies
Liaise between students and department chair
Maintain an active research agenda
Perform other duties as assigned
Teach a reduced course load (e.g., 4-4) in traditional (in-person), blended (hybrid), and online formats, using established LMS
Recruit, supervise, and evaluate faculty within purview
Engage faculty in shared governance
Monitor academic advising and registration
Facilitate graduation application submissions
Recommend faculty schedules and course offerings each semester
Facilitate the creation of robust and relevant curricula
Liaise between students, faculty, and leadership