Faculty: School of Arts and Humanities - Asst./Assoc. Professor of English - Literature

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The School of Arts and Humanities at Cedarville University invites applications for a tenure track-eligible Assistant/Associate Professor of English to instruct in our undergraduate English, Literature, and Modern Languages program. Our friendly, supportive, and motivated department places a high priority on our Christian identity, integrity, collegiality, and rigor in the classroom. 

This position requires the candidate to teach a range of courses within the English, Literature, and Modern Languages Department, including first-year English composition, developmental writing, and general education literature surveys, as well as courses within the candidate’s area of specialization, such as literature, grammar, rhetoric, and/or advanced composition. Expertise in developmental writing is a plus.

Additional expectations include academic advising, professional development, scholarly activity in the field, university service, and a formal paper on Biblical integration of faith, learning, and teaching. The teaching load is twenty-four credit hours (4/4), or the equivalent, each academic year of two semesters.

This position is subject to the University's verification of credentials along with other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a background check. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is pending budget approval. This position is located in Cedarville, Ohio.

Position Requirements:

• Ph.D. in English, literature, or a related discipline is preferred. A.B.D. will be considered. Minimum qualification is a Master’s degree in English or a related discipline.
• Applicants for Associate rank will have an established record of scholarship and 6 or more years of full-time undergraduate teaching.
• Qualified applicant will have documented successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Qualified applicant will have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member.
• Qualified applicant must be committed to biblical integration in and out of the classroom.
• Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Qualified applicant must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's  Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant, and General Work Place Standards.

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Contact Information:

Applicants should submit a cover letter with their CV as a single file in the application portal. All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran, SHRM-CP, Director of Academic Human Resource Services. Position-specific inquiries 

Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.