Position:              Assistant/Associate Professor of English
Department:      Department of English and Foreign Language
Date Posted:      06/24/2024
Closing Date:      Open Until filled

Description

Rich in history, steeped in tradition, Hampton University is a dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts, and graduate degree programs. In addition to being one of the top historically black universities in the world, Hampton University is a tightly-knit community of learners and educators, representing 49 states and 35 territories and nations. The Department of English and Foreign Languages at Hampton University, which houses the BA in English, with concentrations in Creative Writing; Film Studies, and Arts as well as a 5^th year Master in Teaching, is seeking to fill one faculty position at the Associate or Assistant professor level beginning Fall 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate must be committed to:

• teaching undergraduate courses such as Written Communication I & II, Written Communication Honors, Traditional Grammar, Advanced Writing Theory and Practice, and Intro to Linguistics
• contributing to the scholarly advancement of the department, the School of Liberal Arts and Education, and the University through a productive research agenda that includes grantsmanship as well as service activities;
• advising majors in English and Foreign Languages;
• holding regular office hours per the expectations of the School of Liberal Arts and Education

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have:

• an earned doctorate in Rhetoric & Composition, Linguistics, or related field from an accredited university
• experience in and evidence of successful teaching in a university setting
• demonstrated experience in research and grantsmanship (preferred)

To Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must submit a completed Application for Faculty Employment, a cover letter specifically addressing suitability for the position, a vita, two professional letters of reference, and an official transcript from the institution awarding the highest degree. Applications must be emailed to each of the following:

Dr. Scott Challener, Chairperson                                   Dr. Sheree Davis, Asst. Dean
Department of English & Foreign Languages               School of Liberal Arts & Ed.
scott.challener@hamptonu.edu                                    sherree.davis@hamptonu.edu