Assistant Professor Of English

Job Title Assistant Professor of English Position Number 999285 Department English & Modern Languages Salary $51,817 Job Summary/Description

The Department of English and Modern Languages at Angelo State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Creative Writing (Fiction) with an open secondary specialization. The Department seeks a dynamic and innovative teacher and emerging creative writer with a strong publication record and creative agenda to teach in our undergraduate and graduate English program.

Located in San Angelo, Texas, Angelo State University is a Hispanic-serving institution with a population of over 10,000 students. A dynamic department, the Department of English and Modern Languages serves graduates in our MA in English program and undergraduates in a variety of majors and minors: literary studies, teacher certification, creative writing, technical and business writing, Spanish, French, German, Russian, and linguistics.

Typical Duties/Job Duties

This faculty member will teach a 4-4 contract in creative writing courses and courses in a secondary research or creative field both online and face-to-face. Creative writing courses include introductory creative writing courses, workshops, and possible courses in creative-nonfiction or memoir.

In addition to creative writing courses, this faculty member would also be expected to teach composition, literature, and upper-level and graduate courses. This position also requires a commitment to the Department's creative initiatives, including the student literary journal and the annual Writers Conference in Honor of Elmer Kelton.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to teach fiction writing at all levels and courses in a second specialty and promise of future publications.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in English required by August 2024 with publication record in fiction writing with specialization in another area.

Applicants for the position should submit a cover letter with specific reference to secondary specialty, CV, and transcripts (unofficial) and must have submitted names of three recommenders prior to interview.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with diverse and wide-ranging teaching experience that may include distance education.

Physical Requirements EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F278P Open Date 04/02/2024 Close Date Desired Start Date 08/19/2024 Review Start Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Teaching Philosophy, sample syllabi. and writing sample may be requested prior to Webex interview.

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