Assistant Professor of English

The Assistant Professor position in the Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Northwest is a full-time, tenure-track, 10-month position with summer assignments and associated stipend in accordance with programmatic need. The Assistant Professor of English will be an experienced teacher of first-year writing and ethnic literature (especially Latinx and African-American literature) who is committed to the success of a diverse body of students and will have an active record of scholarship. This position requires participation in a wide range of activities tied to our departmental writing program and the university’s Writing Center.   Core responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate students in face-to-face and online modalities in the Department of English as well as service activities. The Assistant Professor will teach three courses each semester, will engage in active research and publication, and provide service to the department, campus, discipline, and the community.   Minimum Qualifications:    • An earned PhD in English or Ethnic studies (with a literature emphasis) by August 1, 2022;
 • Demonstrated ability to conduct research and/or creative activity;
 • Demonstrated experience teaching first-year composition and ethnic literature courses at the university level   Preferred Qualifications:    • At least one published or forthcoming article or book chapter;
 • Experience with online college-level teaching;
 • Experience teaching E.S.L. students;
 • Experience teaching a diverse student body and first-generation college students;
 • Membership and engagement in academic and professional associations related to the discipline  

One of eight regional campuses of Indiana University, IU Northwest is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Park. The campus has a diverse population of approximately 4,000 students and offers associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as postgraduate certificate programs, in a variety of disciplines in arts and sciences, business and economics, education, nursing and health professions, public and environmental health, and social work. It is home to the region’s only medical school and local and nationally top-ranked programs in actuarial science, business, and health information management, among others. IU Northwest emphasizes high-quality teaching, faculty and student research, and community engagement. As a student-centered campus, IU Northwest is committed to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity, and engagement.

To apply, please upload:  1) Curriculum vitae; 2) Letter of application; 3) Sample syllabus; 4) Writing sample (15-20 pp.); 5) Statement of research and teaching philosophy; 6) List of references with contact information to include mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers, at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/12025

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to Professor Bill Allegrezza, Chair of the Search and Screen Committee, Indiana University Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408, wallegre@iun.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.