Assistant Professor of English
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
BETHANY COLLEGE
Lindsborg KS
Assistant Professor of English Tenure Track
POSITION: The Humanities Division of Bethany College invites applications for a tenuretrack position as an Assistant Professor of English to begin Fall 2025.
BETHANY COLLEGE: Established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881 it is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Located in Lindsborg Kansas Bethany is a small liberalarts institution that is committed to quality liberal arts and science education. We have an incredibly diverse student population and many of our students are first generation college students. We seek faculty members who share our passion for undergraduate education and who are committed to the mission values and identity of the College. To learn about Bethany College visit Bethany College
Bethany College is located in Lindsborg KS a vibrant community identified as one of the best small towns in America to live and visit. To learn more about the Lindsborg community visit Welcome to Lindsborg Kansas Little Sweden USA Home Page
RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS: The position includes a 24credit annual teaching load. A portion of this course load will include interdisciplinary writing courses and other core classes. The rest will include classes in creative writing literature theory or textual studies courses (depending on the candidates experience and area of specialization).
A Ph.D. is desired for the position though ABD candidates will be considered. The ideal candidate would have an interest in teaching courses in pre1800 Anglophone literature. The area of specialization is open; however a demonstrated interest in composition/rhetoric languages/linguistics digital humanities gender studies video game studies or comics is preferred.
Additional responsibilities will include continuing the collection and analysis of materials for program assessment; advising students within the English major; and a commitment to aiding the department and the college in recruitment.
For more information about the English Program or the Interdisciplinary Program see the College Catalog
QUALIFICATIONS: A terminal degree in writing literature or a related field. The candidate must have a solid generalist background and be able and willing to teach a wide variety of courses ranging from introductory and upperlevel studies in writing to courses in the applicants field. Strong writing pedagogy experience is required; the writing instruction load will require participation in the colleges interdisciplinary general education program most of which is taught collaboratively. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and the ability to work with colleagues across disciplines.
SALARY: Contingent upon experience.
DEPARTMENT: This position is in the Humanities Division. The division offers Bachelors degrees in English (writing or literary studies focused) English Teaching and Religion as well as Minors in English Religion and Womens & Gender Studies.
APPLICATION: Review of applications begins immediately. Initial application must include a letter of application current vita teaching philosophy and the contact information for three references. Any questions can be sent to Dr. Tash Smith Academic Dean at .
Bethany College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Bethany College complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
