What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate of English- British Literature position at Alabama A&M University?
Description
The Department of English and Modern Languages in the College of Education, Humanities, and
Behavioral Sciences seeks a highly motivated scholar-practitioner to serve as an
Assistant/Associate Professor of English. The applicant should possess a strong commitment to and
demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service. The position is a full-time, 9-month
faculty position. The successful candidate will meet and instruct assigned classes in the designated
site-based locations (mornings, afternoons, & evenings), and teach a minimum of 12 credit hours
per academic semester. The rank and tenure-status of the position is negotiable based on
qualifications.
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that is to
be performed in the identified position. The statements are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified as other
duties may be assigned.
Examples of Duties
- Teach a minimum of four (4) courses per semester in the English General
- Actively participate and lead in the activities of the department, college, and
online course certifications).
- Serve on a department committee(s).
- Engage in research, scholarly activities, and advising English majors.
- Schedule and attend a minimum of 10 hours of office hours per week.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- An earned Ph.D. in English with a specialization in British Literature.
- At least three (3) to five (5) years of experience in curriculum development,
- At least three (3) to five (5) years of coursework and experience successfully
- Evidence of excellence in teaching, including student evaluations or student
- Experience and credentials in linguistics is a plus.
- Experience teaching a diverse population and flexibility.
- Ability to initiate and successfully execute projects.
- Writing Center experience is a plus.
- It is highly desirable that candidates be familiar with innovative teaching
Supplemental Information
- Excellence in oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership experience related to initiation and execution of
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with university colleagues within a
- Ability to contribute to the academic program development at the undergraduate
first generation college students.
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in assessment of writing and critical thinking.
- Ability to be adaptable, collegial, and dedicated to student-centered and writing
- Ability to learn Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University’s learning
practices to include gradebook features.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $72,475 - $99,644