English Faculty

**This is an on-site position. Remote workers will NOT be considered.**

ABOUT US

You will be joining St. Thomas University (STU) at an exciting moment! Under the dynamic leadership of President David A. Armstrong, J.D., STU has had four consecutive years of record enrollment and we’ve set fundraising records too. Our campus footprint is also growing. In the past two years alone, we’ve opened the state-of-the-art Gus Machado College of Business, a new weight room for our student athletes, as well as a turf athletic field, residence hall, and a student center. And, we are going to keep growing…more students, more programs, more facilities!

As we mark our 60th Anniversary, we are setting our sights on the future while also honoring our Cuban heritage and celebrating our Catholic Identity. Come be a part of our diverse community! We are seeking energetic innovators who will help us chart the course for the University’s sixth decade of impact! Let’s work together to attract, serve, and inspire a diverse group of students who will leave STU prepared to be ethical leaders and change agents in our global community.

Located in sunny Miami, Florida, St. Thomas University is a private, non-profit university that offers 39 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees at its picturesque 144-acre campus and through distance learning. Its academic offerings include one of the oldest (and most highly ranked) undergraduate programs in Sports Administration in the country. STU has been ranked #1 by U.S. News & World Report in Social Mobility for regional universities in the South, which means it takes students from the lowest financial strata and catapults them to much higher financial strata in only ten years. St. Thomas University is the only Catholic Archdiocesan-sponsored university in Florida, and one of the only eight Archdiocesan universities nationwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of English and Humanities at St, Thomas University in Miami Gardens, FL seeks to appoint a faculty member for English with a background in the British canon, The candidate should be comfortable teaching a survey course, and may have the opportunity to design the course around their own scholarly interests or expertise. The candidate should be able to work with a diverse student body with varying degrees of exposure to literature, and must be willing to teach ENC 1101 and/or ENC 1102.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaches 12 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses in English and related subjects.
• Prepares syllabi, instruction materials, coordinates lectures, tests, and evaluates. Engages in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective instructional performance.
• Actively serves on university committees.
• Actively participates in institutional meetings.
• Assists with the development of curriculum.
• Continued professional development activity is expected at a level commensurate with the mission of the University. Community, institutional and professional service in furtherance of STU's mission is expected of all faculty.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Chair.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in English is strongly preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Miami Gardens, FL 33054: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person