FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position #FY 09-36 REVISED
April 20, 2009
HIRING UNIT: DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
TITLE/RANK: Assistant Professor of English: Literature Generalist/English Education
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Our English Department fully integrates English Education into our mission. An ideal candidate must be committed to the duties of the position, which include teaching undergraduate and graduate English literature courses, composition (first-year students through advanced undergraduates), and involves significant efforts in advising, student teacher screening, observation, and other programmatic support for students in an English Education program.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: Academic – January 2010; summer teaching may be available. 100% appointment.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: State
SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience and credentials.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Ph.D. in English or related field. A demonstrated interest in English Education, literature, composition, and pedagogy is essential. Teaching experience in a variety of college level courses (including both literature and composition) required. Experience with student teacher screening, observation, and website design/maintenance is desirable.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Position open until filled; preference given to applications postmarked by July 15, 2009.
SUBMIT LETTER OF APPLICATION ADDRESSING TEACHING AND RESEARCH INTERESTS, STATEMENT OF TEACHING PHILOSOPHY, CURRENT VITA, THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND UNOFFICIAL GRADUATE TRANSCRIPTS TO:
Literature Generalist/English Education Search Committee
Department of English
Campus Box 1431G
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1431
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