Assistant Professor of English - Faculty
About The Position
This position will teach courses for the English, Philosophy, Spanish, and Humanities Department. These courses range from English writing courses required by the University’s Liberal Education Program to courses that support the Bachelor of Arts in English degree with an emphasis in Creative Writing. Other assignments are possible based upon the individual’s expertise. Courses will be both on-campus and online, and may include composition, creative writing, and literature. This position will also mentor concurrent enrollment instructors in the College Now dual credit program. The person in this position will be expected to participate in departmental activities (meetings, committee representation, assessment, program evaluation, recruitment) regularly. Duties also include student advising, contribution to student growth and development, evaluating student performance, student recruitment to English program, scholarly activity, and service to the University community. SMSU, in its commitment to meeting the service needs of the region, expects faculty to engage in regional service, education or study as part of their community service responsibility.
Requirements
- MFA or PhD in Creative Writing (open genre) and/or Literature, or related area.
- Completed terminal degree in hand at the time of application.
- College teaching experience with composition and creative writing and/or literature.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching in multiple modalities.
- Demonstrated commitment or proven strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Demonstrated ability or proven strategies to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to travel.
- Ability to work well with various on- and off-campus constituencies.
- Clear communication skills.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Team player.
- Valid US Driver’s License.
- Student-centered approach to education.
- Commitment to helping grow the English program.
- Authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Other assignments are possible based upon the individual’s expertise.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses for the English, Philosophy, Spanish, and Humanities Department, including English writing courses for the Liberal Education Program and courses supporting the Bachelor of Arts in English degree with an emphasis in Creative Writing.
- Teach composition, creative writing, and literature courses, both on-campus and online.
- Mentor concurrent enrollment instructors in the College Now dual credit program.
- Participate in departmental activities such as meetings, committee representation, assessment, program evaluation, and recruitment.
- Provide student advising and contribute to student growth and development.
- Evaluate student performance.
- Engage in student recruitment for the English program.
- Conduct scholarly activity.
- Provide service to the University community.
- Engage in regional service, education, or study as part of community service responsibility.
Benefits
- 11 paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
- a Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
- pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
- employer paid life insurance
- short and long term disability
- professional development
- a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
