Faculty Position for English

York University is located in York, Nebraska, approximately 45 minutes west of Lincoln and 45 minutes east of Grand Island. The University has a strong Christian heritage and is affiliated with the churches of Christ. York University is both a ministry and a mission field providing numerous opportunities to introduce students to Jesus and/or help them grow in their faith. Our campus footprint provides ample space for our 450 seated students and 200 online students.

Anticipated Start Date: August 2023

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Qualifications: Position requires teaching Freshman Composition plus a strong emphasis in upper-level writing and literature courses. A master’s degree is required; doctorate or MFA preferred. All applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills and interest in the academic and spiritual development of undergraduate students. All qualified applicants must be professing Christians; be active, faithful members of a local congregation; and be willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of the University; preference is given to fully qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ.

Responsibilities:

• Provide up to 27 hours of classroom instruction per academic year; Participate in departmental assessment; Serve on campus wide committees as assigned; Serve on department/division committees as assigned; Maintain office hours Serve as an academic advisor

Benefits: Group medical and dental insurance, group life insurance, 403B retirement plan, tuition benefits for employee/spouse/children.

To apply for this position, please submit the following to the Office of the Provost at provost@york.edu. Only electronic (PDF) submissions will be accepted.

• A letter of application; Curriculum vitae/Resume; Copies of all post-secondary transcripts (official copies required at time of hire); At least three appropriate references who may be contacted; A response to the York University mission statement (https://www.york.edu/mission-statement.html); Personal faith statement Statement of teaching philosophy