Assistant Professor of English

Lacey, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assistant Professor of English

Full-Time Regular Faculty

Salary: $59222.00 Annually

Position Title: Assistant Professor of English

Job Type: Tenure-Track

Compensation: $59222; 9-month contract paid over 12 months benefits eligible

Closing Date: Open until filled; first review January 15 2025.

Location: Saint Martins University Lacey Washington

General Description:

The English Department at Saint Martins University (Lacey WA) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2026. We are seeking a specialist in early British literature either Medieval or Renaissance whose responsibilities would include teaching two foundational courses in the major: the first half of our British historical survey and an upper-division seminar on Literature in the Medieval World.

Like all English faculty at Saint Martins University the candidate would teach first-year composition as well as Humanities and interdisciplinary seminars in our Core Curriculum. We welcome applicants with a secondary specialization in the Classics or in an area of writing pedagogy such as Developmental Writing Technical Writing or Writing across the Curriculum.

The position carries a teaching load of 24 semester credit hours per year with a reduced load in the first and fourth years. Typically English faculty teach an assortment of 4-credit composition or writing-intensive courses with a full load therefore being three courses per semester.

In addition to teaching SMU faculty are expected to provide academic advising and mentorship to students participate in departmental and university-wide service and maintain an active scholarly agenda through conferences and publications.

Requirements:

Ph.D. in English (ABD will be considered but must be completed by the start date).
Passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduates in a liberal arts setting.
Experience employing a variety of equitable teaching practices across the curriculum.
Ability to teach a range of undergraduate English and Core courses.
Willingness to support the Catholic Benedictine liberal arts mission of the university.
Valid documentation permitting work in the US from the start date of the appointment.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following materials through our application portal:

Letter of interest
Current CV
Graduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)
Statement of teaching philosophy
Three letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin on January 15 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions or inquiries please contact Jamie Olson Professor and Chair English Department at

Subject to final budget approval.

Ranked by Niche in 2020 as the second (#2) most diverse private college in Washington State Saint Martins University is extremely proud of its student diversity. The university treasures persons of all abilities ages ethnicities genders nationalities orientations races and religions and proudly celebrates that 51% undergraduate and 32% graduate students are students of color. The Saint Martins community knows that students educated in an ethnically diverse setting perform better academically and reap greater professional success than their peers from more homogeneous learning environments. Therefore members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply to join and contribute to this wonderful community.

Saint Martins University is committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff. We encourage applications from women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Established in 1895 Saint Martins University serves as the educational mission of Saint Martins Abbey. The Abbey is a Catholic Benedictine monastery whose members pray work and live together on the University campus. As the mission is Catholic and Benedictine one of our values is a spirit of hospitality welcoming all regardless of an individuals faith religion or spirituality.

Assistant Professor of EnglishFull-Time Regular FacultySalary: $59222.00 AnnuallyPosition Title: Assistant Professor of EnglishJob Type: Tenure-TrackCompensation: $59222; 9-month contract paid over 12 months benefits eligibleClosing Date: Open until filled; first review January 15 2025.Location: Sai...

Assistant Professor of English

Full-Time Regular Faculty

Salary: $59222.00 Annually

Position Title: Assistant Professor of English

Job Type: Tenure-Track

Compensation: $59222; 9-month contract paid over 12 months benefits eligible

Closing Date: Open until filled; first review January 15 2025.

Location: Saint Martins University Lacey Washington

General Description:

Requirements:

Ph.D. in English (ABD will be considered but must be completed by the start date).
Passion for teaching and mentoring undergraduates in a liberal arts setting.
Experience employing a variety of equitable teaching practices across the curriculum.
Ability to teach a range of undergraduate English and Core courses.
Willingness to support the Catholic Benedictine liberal arts mission of the university.
Valid documentation permitting work in the US from the start date of the appointment.

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following materials through our application portal:

Letter of interest
Current CV
Graduate transcripts (unofficial is acceptable)
Statement of teaching philosophy
Three letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin on January 15 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions or inquiries please contact Jamie Olson Professor and Chair English Department at

Subject to final budget approval.

Saint Martins University is committed to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff. We encourage applications from women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans.