Assistant Professor of Humanities (2, English and History)

Coker University•Hartsville, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibilities of the positions include face-to-face teaching assignments at the undergraduate level; opportunities for online (credentialing preferred) teaching possible. Teaching responsibilities will include general education courses and additional opportunities for courses in the candidate's area of expertise through the Humanities Major and the English or History Minors. These are full-time, 9-month tenure-track positions with competitive salary and benefits reporting to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences beginning August 2026.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
Applications should include a cover letter curriculum vitae statement of teaching philosophy statement describing how you have promoted student belonging and inclusion copies of transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate) complete contact information for three professional references

Nice To Haves

Preferred qualifications include a terminal degree in English, History or a related field; ABD and Master's degree will be considered.
Online Credentialing is preferred for candidates who will teach in this modality
Passionate about teaching and inclusive pedagogy
Dedicated to working with students in classroom and research-based settings
Dedicated to developing meaningful, collegial working relationships with students, faculty, and staff across campus
Eager to contribute interests and ideas and recruit students for new and innovative courses and multidisciplinary programs
Committed to actively contributing to Coker's mission

Responsibilities

Teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) per semester (8 per year) as assigned by the Dean and Program Coordinator
Manage the resources and Brightspace course spaces for each class
Support student research and career development
Advise students as assigned
Contribute to the ongoing work of assessment and planning for the Humanities program and its offerings in general education
Attend faculty development meetings and events
Contribute to the work of the Faculty Senate, Academic Affairs unit and College of Humanities and Sciences
Maintain expectations and standards set forth in the Employee and Faculty Handbooks
Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences