Assistant Professor of Literature and Composition

Assistant Professor of Literature and Composition

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Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Professor of Literature and Composition

Position Number

Position Number F610252

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Permanent - Full Time

FTE

FTE 1=9/10 month -Faculty only

Position Overview

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The mission of the Department of Language and Literature at North Carolina Central University is to engage students in languages, cultures, literatures, linguistics, and writing. We foster students’ analytical and creative thinking, problem-solving abilities, and communication strategies to prepare students for their responsibilities in civic and professional life.

The department offers an English M.A., B.A.s in English, Spanish, and Interdisciplinary Studies, and minors in Spanish, German, philosophy, literature, and writing. We host the Spanish Club, the Ex Umbra literary magazine, the Eagle Creators Society, and several other student clubs and honor societies. Language and Literature faculty contribute to many interdisciplinary initiatives including Women’s and Gender Studies, Global Studies, Service Learning, undergraduate research, and Digital Humanities.

Our Spanish curriculum starts with elementary and general education coursework and continues through advanced undergraduate coursework. The undergraduate Spanish B.A. programs include a degree with licensure and a degree without licensure as well as Spanish and Hispanophone Africana Studies minors.

NCCU , a member of The University of North Carolina System, is the nation’s first public historically black liberal arts college. The campus of approximately 6,000 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students is located in Durham, North Carolina, a dynamic, diverse part of the state known for its universities and high social capital. The University continues to serve its traditional student body of African Americans while expanding on its commitment to meet the educational needs of a student body that is diverse.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to teach four courses per semester in English Composition and Literature

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated excellence in teaching; Record of department and/or university service; Demonstrable promise of scholarship and research in English Studies.

Ph.D. in English or a related field

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

NA

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Function

Function Instructional

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Teach four (4) courses per semester; hold ten (10) office hours per week; prepare for class sessions; grade and provide feedback on student work.

Function

Function Research

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Maintain a robust research agenda, including attending and presenting at professional conferences, publishing peer-reviewed work in academic journals and/or books.

Function

Function Public Service

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Attending Department meetings, convocations, and commencement ceremonies; participating in department and college committees as assigned.

Posting Number

Posting Number F000088

Open Date

Open Date 02/24/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Date Position Available

Date Position Available 07/01/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Required Documents

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