NCCU Public Administration is hiring: Assistant Professor of Literature and Comp

Assistant Professor of Literature and Composition

Posting Details

Posting Number: F000088 | Open Date: 02/24/2025 | Close Date: Open Until Filled | Position Available: 07/01/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants
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Posting Summary/Overview

The Department of Language and Literature at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) invites applications for a full-time, permanent Assistant Professor of Literature and Composition. 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. NCCU is a historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina.

Position Information
Working Title: Assistant Professor of Literature and Composition
Position Number: F610252
Appointment Type: Permanent - Full Time
FTE: 1 = 9/10 month - Faculty only

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The mission of the Department of Language and Literature is to engage students in languages, cultures, literatures, linguistics, and writing; to foster analytical and creative thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication for civic and professional life. The department offers programs and engages in interdisciplinary initiatives across Women’s and Gender Studies, Global Studies, Service Learning, undergraduate research, and Digital Humanities.

Primary Purpose of Position
The primary purpose 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.

Minimum Education/Experience
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

• Instruction: Teach four (4) courses per semester; hold ten (10) office hours per week; prepare for class sessions; grade and provide feedback on student work.
• Research: Maintain a robust research agenda, including attending and presenting at professional conferences, publishing peer-reviewed work in academic journals and/or books.
• Public Service: Attend department meetings, convocations, and commencement ceremonies; participate in department and college committees as assigned.

Posting Detail Information
Special Instructions to Applicants (see above) and posting dates apply. Posting Number F000088. Open Date 02/24/2025. Close Date Open Until Filled. Date Position Available 07/01/2025.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts (official required from selected candidate)

Optional Documents

• Writing Sample

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Education and Training

Industries
Higher Education