Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor

Position Type:

Position Number: 2022152

Department:

Job Summary/Basic Function:
About This Role:

The Department of English and Modern Languages seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English. We are specifically seeking a pre-20th century Americanist who can also teach in another subspecialization of literature, such as world literature, early British literature, Atlantic world literature, or Indigenous Studies. Candidates should also be prepared to teach a range of classes, from graduate seminars to sophomore literature surveys or first and second semester composition courses as needed.

What You'll Do - Position Responsibilities:

• Implement effective teaching strategies.
• Maintain an active research agenda that includes publication of research in peer-reviewed journals and presentation of scholarship at conferences.
• Actively participate in academic service at the department, college, and university levels.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.
• Ability to perform academic research in degree area of specialty.
• Demonstrated commitment to service to the university, profession, and community.

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift 25 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing and walking between buildings.

Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
• Paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays.

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance - Lamar University

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants should have an earned PhD in English or related discipline by August 2025 involving research and course work in the appropriate literary specializations.

Preferred Qualifications:


Security Sensitive Statement:
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary: commensurate

Work Hours:

Posting Date:

Close Date: 1/30/2025

Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions:
Application considered incomplete pending receipt of three letters of recommendation to officeofthedeanCOAS@lamar.edu. Listed references must be from individuals other than writers of the letters of recommendation.

To apply, visit https://jobs.lamar.edu/.

Lamar University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Lamar University not to discriminate on the basis of non-relevant criteria including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment practices.





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