Assistant Professor of English
About The Position
The Missouri Southern State University Department of Language and Literature invites applications for an Assistant Professor in creative writing, appointment to begin August 1, 2027. Department faculty teach twelve credits per semester, with first-year writing comprising half the load. The remainder of the load will come from courses in creative writing (covering all four genres), general education literature surveys, and other courses appropriate to background. Secondary specialties of particular interest include professional and technical writing, world literature, or American literature to 1865. The successful applicant will also serve as faculty advisor to bordertown, MSSU’s student literary journal.
Requirements
- Hold a Ph.D. or a terminal degree in English or a closely related discipline prior to August 1, 2027.
- Provide a letter of application.
- Provide curriculum vitae.
- Provide unofficial transcripts.
- Provide the names and contact information of three professional references.
Nice To Haves
- Secondary specialties of particular interest include professional and technical writing, world literature, or American literature to 1865.
Responsibilities
- Teach twelve credits per semester, with first-year writing comprising half the load.
- Teach courses in creative writing (covering all four genres).
- Teach general education literature surveys.
- Teach other courses appropriate to background.
- Serve as faculty advisor to bordertown, MSSU’s student literary journal.
Benefits
- Rewarding career and benefit opportunities.
- Collaborative and diverse workplace.
- Emphasis on fostering a global perspective.
- Opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
