Assistant Professor of English

Position Information

Position Information Position Title: Assistant Professor of English Position Number: Working Title: Assistant Professor of English Full-time or Part-time: Full Time Time Limited Position: No Number of Vacancies: 1 Department: Department of English Posting Number: SHRA/EHRA: EHRA (Faculty) Job Category: Professional Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience Overall Position Competency: EHRA Faculty Primary Purpose of the Organization: The Department of English is vigorous, innovative in its core and program offerings, invested in student engagement, and embracing current trends. The department offers degree programs in English Language and Literature; Creative & Professional Writing; Pre-Law; and Secondary Teaching (9-12), as well as minors in English, writing, and TESOL. Primary Purpose of the Position: The Department of English invites applications for the tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor scheduled to begin Fall . The primary purpose of the position will be to teach innovative courses reflecting current industry standards and emerging technologies, ensuring students are well-prepared for careers in writing-related fields. The candidate will be expected to teach and develop new courses in composition, digital writing and rhetoric, digital publishing, technical and professional writing, and any contemporary specialty areas. Ability and willingness to teach a variety of English courses, occasionally including language or literature as well as writing, is a plus. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• An earned Ph.D. in English from an accredited institution is required at the time of appointment.
• Some teaching and research experience, demonstrating potential for pedagogical skill and quality publication.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with students, faculty, and staff at the university.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

• Excellence in, enthusiasm for, and commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Superior communications skills – oral and written – including phone, letters, email, voicemail, videoconferencing, one-on-one, and group.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Canvas, and SharePoint.
• Proficiency with digital publishing software/platforms, i.e., Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Professional competence and knowledge of subject matter pertinent to the specialization area.
• Potential to develop scholarly activities, such as conducting research and publishing in refereed journals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to teach a variety of courses aligned with department and university needs.
• Experience teaching both online and face-to-face courses.
• Experience with online course development and instruction in Canvas or other online learning management systems.
• Experience in working with diverse student populations, including first-generation college students, distance learners, and adult learners.
• Experience with core and program assessment and program review.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Notice to Applicants: Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission. Closing Date: 02/20/ Open Until Filled: No Additional Information for Applicants: All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate. EEO Statement: This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Veteran's Statement: Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.