Assistant Professor of English
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Job Location:
Williamsburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth leadership and service.
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The Department of English at University of the Cumberlands seeks candidates to join our faculty as a full-time Assistant Professor of English beginning August 2026. The primary responsibilities of the position will focus on teaching undergraduate courses in Composition I and Composition II along with upper-division English Literature courses based on applicants expertise and the departments course rotation. The University of the Cumberlands is a faith-based institution that welcomes students from all backgrounds. Its mission is to offer high quality academic programs that empower its graduates to seek a life-more-abundant.
Responsibilities:
- Teaching undergraduate courses in Composition I and Composition II along with upper-division English Literature courses based on applicants expertise and the departments course rotation
- Working collaboratively and successfully with colleagues and university administration
- Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in English Literature (Master of Arts considered)
- Proven experience in teaching
- Record of professional and scholarly productivity
- Excellent oral written and interpersonal skills. Must be able to relate to and communicate with diverse students faculty staff and external communities
- Willingness to adopt and support a mindset that focuses on student success
Compensation:
Commensurate with expertise and experience
Benefits:
Yes
Job Type:
Faculty
Job Location:
Williamsburg KY
To apply please provide the following:
A cover letter current CV and a list of three references A statement detailing your teaching philosophy and experience An outline of your research interests highlighting how undergraduates can contribute to and benefit from your research pursuits Unofficial transcripts of your graduate degrees
Cumberlands is different by design. Our employees exemplify our motto in the pursuit of a
life-more-abundant.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
University of the Cumberlands is an institution of regional distinction that offers undergraduate degrees in every major field of study as well as several pre-professional, graduate, and doctoral programs. With a total enrollment of more than 20,000 students, Cumberlands is the larges ... View more
