Director, Children's Literature Graduate Programs & Center

Simmons University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons University in Boston seeks a tenure-track Associate Professor to lead its Graduate Programs in Children’s Literature as Director of the Center for the Study of Children’s Literature. The role includes teaching, research, curriculum development, and oversight of the Summer Institutes, with responsibilities to recruit and mentor graduate students and to contribute to program growth.

The successful candidate will bring strong teaching and scholarship, experience in program leadership, and a

Qualifications

• MA or MFA considered; PhD in Children’s Literature preferred.
• Evidence of excellent teaching at the college level and a commitment to providing high-quality education.
• A strong record of scholarship.
• Administrative experience.
• Potential for and/or demonstrated ability to teach students with diverse backgrounds at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to collegiality when interacting with others within the university community.

Responsibilities

• Teach, research, and assume administrative and leadership duties as the Children’s Literature Graduate Programs’ Director and the Director of the Center for the Study of Children’s Literature, including oversight of the Summer Institutes in Children’s Literature.
• Advise graduate students in the children’s literature programs; participate in undergraduate literature and writing programs as needed.
• Contribute to curriculum development, academic quality, faculty supervision, and student recruitment/retention.
• Collaborate on organizing the Summer Institutes and maintain program growth and partnerships.

Skills

Teaching experience

Administrative leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Collegiality

Curriculum development

Education

MA or MFA considered

PhD in Children’s Literature

Job description

Simmons University in Boston seeks a tenure-track Associate Professor to lead its Graduate Programs in Children’s Literature as Director of the Center for the Study of Children’s Literature. The role includes teaching, research, curriculum development, and oversight of the Summer Institutes, with responsibilities to recruit and mentor graduate students and to contribute to program growth.

The successful candidate will bring strong teaching and scholarship, experience in program leadership, and a