Professor of English (Tenure Track): American Literature Job at Blackburn Colleg
Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL, United States
Professor of English (Tenure Track): American Literature
Department of English & Communications
About the Position
Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a full-time tenure track position in English to teach undergraduate courses in American literature and composition. Additional areas of expertise, such as gender and sexuality studies or digital media, are welcomed and encouraged.
Blackburn College’s small campus offers faculty and staff close collaboration on committees, assessment, and professional development.
Commitment
Student-centered teaching and learning
Individualized and supportive advising
Effective and collegial communication
Qualifications
Demonstrated excellence in teaching literature and composition courses
Experience working with undergraduate populations with diverse levels of preparation and engagement
The Department of Writing, Literature, and Languages offers small class sizes in upper-division courses and opportunities to mentor, advise, and work closely with students, including as a supervisor in Blackburn’s student managed work program. Successful candidates will also be expected to teach general education literature and composition classes, and potentially courses in their areas of special expertise. The position is a 9‑month contract with compensation dispensed over 12 months; summer teaching is not required.
Position Requirements
Teach 4 courses per semester, based on student need and faculty availability
Advise students (typically after the first year in the position)
Service to the college via committee membership (typically after the first year in the position)
Application Materials
CV
Statement of your teaching philosophy, including an articulation of your understanding of diversity and its role in fostering an inclusive educational environment
Reference contact information (name/email/phone/address) for three professional references
Applicants should send their materials to Human Resources, Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Ludlum 110, Carlinville, IL 62626 or email hr@blackburn.edu . Applications will be reviewed beginning March 27. Phone calls or walk-ins not accepted. Applicants should be legally permitted to work in the United States; the college is not able to sponsor faculty visas for employment immigration. Blackburn College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and sustaining a culture that reflects the diversity of our country, and as such we particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups such as women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and those with disabilities.
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Department of English & Communications
About the Position
Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a full-time tenure track position in English to teach undergraduate courses in American literature and composition. Additional areas of expertise, such as gender and sexuality studies or digital media, are welcomed and encouraged.
Blackburn College’s small campus offers faculty and staff close collaboration on committees, assessment, and professional development.
Commitment
Student-centered teaching and learning
Individualized and supportive advising
Effective and collegial communication
Qualifications
Demonstrated excellence in teaching literature and composition courses
Experience working with undergraduate populations with diverse levels of preparation and engagement
The Department of Writing, Literature, and Languages offers small class sizes in upper-division courses and opportunities to mentor, advise, and work closely with students, including as a supervisor in Blackburn’s student managed work program. Successful candidates will also be expected to teach general education literature and composition classes, and potentially courses in their areas of special expertise. The position is a 9‑month contract with compensation dispensed over 12 months; summer teaching is not required.
Position Requirements
Teach 4 courses per semester, based on student need and faculty availability
Advise students (typically after the first year in the position)
Service to the college via committee membership (typically after the first year in the position)
Application Materials
CV
Statement of your teaching philosophy, including an articulation of your understanding of diversity and its role in fostering an inclusive educational environment
Reference contact information (name/email/phone/address) for three professional references
Applicants should send their materials to Human Resources, Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Ludlum 110, Carlinville, IL 62626 or email hr@blackburn.edu . Applications will be reviewed beginning March 27. Phone calls or walk-ins not accepted. Applicants should be legally permitted to work in the United States; the college is not able to sponsor faculty visas for employment immigration. Blackburn College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and sustaining a culture that reflects the diversity of our country, and as such we particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups such as women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and those with disabilities.
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