What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of English - Department of English, Foreign Language, and Humanities position at Northwestern Oklahoma State University?
Position Available: Full-time, nine-month, Assistant or Associate Professor of English. Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University President and approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).
Available: August 2026
Job Summary: Northwestern invites applications for an assistant/associate professor position in the Department of English, Foreign Language, and Humanities. We seek a candidate with teaching expertise in Victorian and modern British literature, or global literature. The successful candidate will be based on the Northwestern Alva campus and teach a 27-hour load of undergraduate and occasional graduate-level English courses as well as humanities courses. Additional responsibilities will include student advising, participation in department recruiting efforts, program assessment and curriculum development, and committee and university service.
Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a PhD from an accredited institution in English and a demonstrated record of teaching composition and other writing courses. Applicants with advanced ABD standing will be considered. A terminal degree awarded prior to August 2026 is required for appointment at the rank of assistant professor. A commitment to distance education, including online and ITV delivery of instruction, is desirable.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Preliminary individual interviews will be held via videoconference.
Send information to (electronic submissions preferred):
Dr. Steven Maier
Dean of Faculty
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Email: sjmaier@nwosu.edu
Applicants should provide a cover letter, a teaching statement, curriculum vita that includes contact information for at least three (3) professional references, the NWOSU application for faculty (https://www.nwosu.edu/uploads//exempt-employee-app-fillable.pdf), and academic transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for the application; official transcripts will be required before appointment. Email submission of application materials as PDF attachments is preferred.
Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply. Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community.