Assistant Professor (English - Composition & Rhetoric)

Job Title

Assistant Professor (English - Composition & Rhetoric)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Language & Communication

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The Department of Languages and Communication invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English (tenure-track). The qualified candidate will have a specialization in Composition & Rhetoric with experience preferred in Writing Center Administration. The preferred candidate will have an interest in being involved in our Center of Excellence for Writing and Public Discourse. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of excellence in teaching as well as a commitment to scholarly research and service. The Department is committed to fostering a culturally diverse and inclusive intellectual community. This appointment begins Fall 2022.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate English classes and contribute to English program assessment and development; advise and mentor undergraduate English majors and minors.
  
  
• Engage in scholarly research activities.
  
  
• Serve on departmental and university committees and engage in other forms of service to the university and academic community.
  
  

Required Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric & Composition, or related field. Degree must be in conferred by August 2022.
  
  
• Three years of teaching experience at the college/university level.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition.
  
  
• Four years of teaching experience at the college/university level.
  
  

Job Posting Close Date:

• Open Until Filled
  
  

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  
  
• Cover Letter
  
  

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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