Assistant Professor of English
North Carolina Central University
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Posting Details
| Working Title | Assistant Professor of English |
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| Position Number | 610265 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent - Full Time |
| Tenure Track | Yes |
| FTE | 1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months |
| If time limited, duration date |
| Primary Function of Organizational Unit | The mission of the Department of Language and Literature at North Carolina Central University is to engage students in languages, cultures, literatures, linguistics, and writing. We foster students’ analytical and creative thinking, problem-solving abilities, and communication strategies to prepare students for their responsibilities in civic and professional life. The department offers an English M.A., B.A.s in English, Spanish, and Interdisciplinary Studies, and minors in Spanish, German, philosophy, literature, and writing. We host the Spanish Club, the Ex Umbra literary magazine, the Eagle Creators Society, and several other student clubs and honor societies. Language and Literature faculty contribute to many interdisciplinary initiatives including Women’s and Gender Studies, Global Studies, Service Learning, undergraduate research, and Digital Humanities. Our Spanish curriculum starts with elementary and general education coursework and continues through advanced undergraduate coursework. The undergraduate Spanish B.A. programs include a degree with licensure and a degree without licensure as well as Spanish and Hispanophone Africana Studies minors. NCCU, a member of The University of North Carolina System, is the nation’s first public historically black liberal arts college. The campus of approximately 6,000 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students is located in Durham, North Carolina, a dynamic, diverse part of the state known for its universities and high social capital. The University continues to serve its traditional student body of African Americans while expanding on its commitment to meet the educational needs of a student body that is diverse. |
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| Primary Purpose of Position | The primary purpose of this position is to teach courses in American Literature and First-Year Composition. |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | Two years university-level teaching experience in Literature and Composition. Active research agenda that shows promise for future publication. |
| Minimum Education/Experience | Ph.D. in English or a related field. Two years teaching experience at the university/college level. |
| Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation | None. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer | North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
| Function | Instructional |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Teach four courses per semester, typically two literature and two first-year composition, depending on enrollment needs and areas of expertise. |
| Function | Research |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Maintain an active research agenda for advancement toward tenure and promotion. This includes scholarly articles and books for publication, as well as conference presentations and external/internal grants |
| Function | Public Service |
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| Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function. | Actively participate on department and university level committees as assigned by the Department Chair and College Dean. |
| Posting Number | EPA03109P |
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| Open Date | 02/13/2024 |
| Date desired for closing or initial review | |
| Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Date Position Available | 07/01/2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Applicant Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Philosophy
- Writing Sample
- Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)
- List of References
- Other Document
- DD-214 (Veterans Only)
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