Assistant Professor in Literature and Composition (tenure track)

Fort Lewis College • Durango, CO

4d • $55,500 • Onsite

About The Position

This tenure-track Assistant Professor in English will serve as the department’s expert in Literature and Composition. The primary responsibility of this position is teaching, but continuing to develop a research agenda is expected and supported by the department and college.

Requirements

• PhD in American or British Literature with concentration in Women’s Literature or Gender and Sexuality Studies.
• Doctoral candidates (ABDs) must have a degree in-hand by August 2026.
• Experience teaching Composition courses
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to complete tasks within strict timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching Composition
• Experience teaching underrepresented populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach 21 credit hours per academic year as assigned.
• Teaching includes preparing class and evaluation materials, delivering lectures, grading, and being available for student questions.
• Must be able to teach Women’s Literature, Composition, and WID.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student success in the classroom and during office hours
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree