Asst. Professor - English jobs in North Carolina

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

Fayetteville State University is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System. The , located in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Fayetteville State University, offers programs and curricula that explore the relationship among language, literature, history, culture, and new media. The Department of English offers four undergraduate concentrations and three graduate certificate programs, including a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with a Teaching/Licensure concentration, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with a Pre-Law concentration, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with Creative and Professional Writing, a graduate certificate in Professional Writing, Teaching of Writing and English as a Second Language. Fayetteville State University provides an attractive and collegial academic environment with a strong focus on teaching, service, research, and community relationships.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The English Department in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Fayetteville State University is seeking applicants with credentials in professional or business communication for an open-rank, tenure-track position to begin in August 2024. Responsibilities include teaching courses in literature, sociolinguistics, culture, rhetoric, writing, digital literacy, antiracism, and theory tracking across a wide variety of contexts. (undergraduate and graduate), carrying out an active research agenda and engaging in professional service.

Teaching -80%:

Possessing experience in High Impact Practices, student mentoring, and community engagement will be given special consideration.

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 (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

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.

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.

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