AssistantAssociate Professor of English and Chair
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Job Location:
Talladega, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Overview: Talladega College seeks a qualified experienced student-centered and collegial
Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Department Chair. The Department of English houses
modern languages literature and Humanities in the School of Humanities and Fine Arts.
This position is a tenure-track nine-month Assistant/Associate professor or ten-month Associate
Professor and Chair position that reports to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Fine Arts. The
position is slated to begin the Spring 2026 semester.
Department: English
Position Type: Full-time
Reports to: Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts
Key Responsibilities: Teaching/Administrative (Chair)
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent terminal degree in English literature or closely
related field (ABD with scheduled defense date considered)
A record of professional performance and/or scholarly achievement
Experience recruiting and retaining majors
Evidence of program creation
At least three years of successful teaching experience at the college or university level
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level (e.g. Student Evaluations of
Instruction)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and faculty from diverse
backgrounds
Strong organizational communication and leadership skills
Ability to oversee all aspects of the department related curricula and degree programs
Duties and Responsibilities for Assistant/Associate Professor (9-month)
Teach 5-5 course load in traditional (in-person) blended (hybrid) and online formats
using established LMS
Advise and mentor students
Recruit and retain students to the major
Maintain student records and related data
Abide by College policies and procedures
Participate in official College ceremonies and events
Collaborate to develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
Serve actively on College-wide committees
Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content
Project and maintain a professional disposition
Meet established deadlines
Utilize and remain current with the Colleges instructional technologies
Liaise between students and department chair
Maintain an active research agenda
Perform other duties as assigned
Duties/Responsibilities for Department Chair (10-month)
Teach a reduced course load (e.g. 4-4) in traditional (in-person) blended (hybrid) and
online formats using established LMS
Recruit supervise and evaluate faculty within purview
Engage faculty in shared governance
Advise and mentor students
Monitor academic advising and registration
Recruit and retain students to the major
Maintain student records and related department data
Facilitate graduation application submissions
Recommend faculty schedules and course offerings each semester
Abide by College policies and procedures
Participate in official College ceremonies and events
Facilitate the creation of robust and relevant curricula
Develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
Serve actively on College-wide committees
Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content
Project and maintain a professional disposition
Meet established deadlines
Utilize and remain current with the Colleges instructional technologies
Liaise between students faculty and leadership
Maintain an active research agenda
Perform other duties as assigned
Other Requirements:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to
work collaboratively with students faculty and administrators
A commitment to diversity within the discipline and the broader academic community
A passion for mentoring and preparing future educators to engage with students of
diverse backgrounds and abilities
Rank and Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application Process: Interested qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
1. A completed Talladega College Application for Employment
2. A cover letter outlining qualifications teaching philosophy research interests and vision
for the department/major(s)
3. A current curriculum vitae (CV)
4. Unofficial transcripts of all earned degrees from accredited institutions
Note: Official transcripts will be requested upon hire.
5. A statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda
6. Contact information for at least three professional references
7. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e. course evaluations sample syllabi videos) and
leadership (for Chair)
Reviews of candidates will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should forward application
materials to:
Human Resource Office Talladega College
627 W. Battle Street
Talladega AL 35160
or
emailprotected
Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Department Chair. The Department of English houses
modern languages literature and Humanities in the School of Humanities and Fine Arts.
This position is a tenure-track nine-month Assistant/Associate professor or ten-month Associate
Professor and Chair position that reports to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Fine Arts. The
position is slated to begin the Spring 2026 semester.
Department: English
Position Type: Full-time
Reports to: Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts
Key Responsibilities: Teaching/Administrative (Chair)
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent terminal degree in English literature or closely
related field (ABD with scheduled defense date considered)
A record of professional performance and/or scholarly achievement
Experience recruiting and retaining majors
Evidence of program creation
At least three years of successful teaching experience at the college or university level
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level (e.g. Student Evaluations of
Instruction)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and faculty from diverse
backgrounds
Strong organizational communication and leadership skills
Ability to oversee all aspects of the department related curricula and degree programs
Duties and Responsibilities for Assistant/Associate Professor (9-month)
Teach 5-5 course load in traditional (in-person) blended (hybrid) and online formats
using established LMS
Advise and mentor students
Recruit and retain students to the major
Maintain student records and related data
Abide by College policies and procedures
Participate in official College ceremonies and events
Collaborate to develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
Serve actively on College-wide committees
Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content
Project and maintain a professional disposition
Meet established deadlines
Utilize and remain current with the Colleges instructional technologies
Liaise between students and department chair
Maintain an active research agenda
Perform other duties as assigned
Duties/Responsibilities for Department Chair (10-month)
Teach a reduced course load (e.g. 4-4) in traditional (in-person) blended (hybrid) and
online formats using established LMS
Recruit supervise and evaluate faculty within purview
Engage faculty in shared governance
Advise and mentor students
Monitor academic advising and registration
Recruit and retain students to the major
Maintain student records and related department data
Facilitate graduation application submissions
Recommend faculty schedules and course offerings each semester
Abide by College policies and procedures
Participate in official College ceremonies and events
Facilitate the creation of robust and relevant curricula
Develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
Serve actively on College-wide committees
Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content
Project and maintain a professional disposition
Meet established deadlines
Utilize and remain current with the Colleges instructional technologies
Liaise between students faculty and leadership
Maintain an active research agenda
Perform other duties as assigned
Other Requirements:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to
work collaboratively with students faculty and administrators
A commitment to diversity within the discipline and the broader academic community
A passion for mentoring and preparing future educators to engage with students of
diverse backgrounds and abilities
Rank and Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application Process: Interested qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
1. A completed Talladega College Application for Employment
2. A cover letter outlining qualifications teaching philosophy research interests and vision
for the department/major(s)
3. A current curriculum vitae (CV)
4. Unofficial transcripts of all earned degrees from accredited institutions
Note: Official transcripts will be requested upon hire.
5. A statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda
6. Contact information for at least three professional references
7. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e. course evaluations sample syllabi videos) and
leadership (for Chair)
Reviews of candidates will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should forward application
materials to:
Human Resource Office Talladega College
627 W. Battle Street
Talladega AL 35160
or
emailprotected
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About Company
Alabama s oldest private historically black liberal arts college. Talladega College was founded in 1867 in an historic district of the city of Talladega.
