"Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Chair"

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Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Chair

Department:
English

Type:
Full Time

Contact Name:
Talladega College Office of Human Resources

Contact Email:
hr@talladega.edu

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Chair

Location:
Talladega College

Position Overview: Talladega College seeks a qualified, experienced, student-centered, and collegial Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Department Chair. The Department of English houses modern languages, literature, and Humanities in the School of Humanities and Fine Arts.

This position is a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant/Associate professor or ten-month Associate Professor and Chair position that reports to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Fine Arts. The position is slated to begin the Spring 2026 semester.

Department: English

Position Type: Full-time

Reports to: Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts

Key Responsibilities: Teaching/Administrative (Chair)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent terminal degree in English, literature, or closely related field (ABD with scheduled defense date considered)
• A record of professional performance and/or scholarly achievement
• Experience recruiting and retaining majors
• Evidence of program creation
• At least three years of successful teaching experience at the college or university level

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
• Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level (e.g., Student Evaluations of Instruction)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to oversee all aspects of the department, related curricula, and degree programs

Duties and Responsibilities for Assistant/Associate Professor (9-month)

• Teach 5-5 course load in traditional (in-person), blended (hybrid), and online formats, using established LMS
• Advise and mentor students
• Recruit and retain students to the major
• Maintain student records and related data
• Abide by College policies and procedures
• Participate in official College ceremonies and events
• Collaborate to develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
• Serve actively on College-wide committees
• Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content
• Project and maintain a professional disposition
• Meet established deadlines
• Utilize and remain current with the College’s instructional technologies
• Liaise between students and department chair
• Maintain an active research agenda
• Perform other duties as assigned

Duties/Responsibilities for Department Chair (10-month)

• Teach a reduced course load (e.g., 4-4) in traditional (in-person), blended (hybrid), and online formats, using established LMS
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate faculty within purview
• Engage faculty in shared governance
• Advise and mentor students
• Monitor academic advising and registration
• Recruit and retain students to the major
• Maintain student records and related department data
• Facilitate graduation application submissions
• Recommend faculty schedules and course offerings each semester
• Abide by College policies and procedures
• Participate in official College ceremonies and events
• Facilitate the creation of robust and relevant curricula
• Develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
• Serve actively on College-wide committees
• Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content
• Project and maintain a professional disposition
• Meet established deadlines
• Utilize and remain current with the College’s instructional technologies
• Liaise between students, faculty, and leadership
• Maintain an active research agenda
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and administrators
• A commitment to diversity within the discipline and the broader academic community
• A passion for mentoring and preparing future educators to engage with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities

Rank and Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Application Process: Interested, qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

1. A completed Talladega College Application for Employment
2. A cover letter outlining qualifications, teaching philosophy, research interests, and vision for the department/major(s)
3. A current curriculum vitae (CV)
4. Unofficial transcripts of all earned degrees from accredited institutions

Note: Official transcripts will be requested upon hire.

• A statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda
• Contact information for at least three professional references
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations, sample syllabi, videos) and leadership (for Chair)

Reviews of candidates will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should forward application materials to:

Human Resource Office, Talladega College

627 W. Battle Street

Talladega, AL 35160

or

hr@talladega.edu

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