English - Full-Time, Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor

University-of-Central-Oklahom; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track renewable Assistant Professor of English with a specialization in British literatures after 1800.

Responsibilities include teaching British Literature since 1800, World Literature II, first-year composition, and graduate seminars; directing MA thesis committees; and contributing to service and research activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English or related field required.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching.
• Experience teaching in a college/university setting.
• Ability to direct MA thesis committees and engage in service.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses (per semester) including British Literature since 1800 and World Literature II, and upper-division and graduate seminars.
• Direct and serve on MA thesis committees.
• Engage in department, college, and university service.
• Maintain an active program of research, scholarly and/or creative activity.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Research

Education

Ph.D. in English

Job description

Position Overview:Teaches, advises, and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested.College/Department Overview:The College of Liberal Arts currently has approximately 100 full-time and 80 part-time faculty in 8 academic departments and/or schools. The College serves the University's Core Curriculum programs and enrolls more than 1500 undergraduate students and more than 190 graduate students in 34 undergraduate and 17 graduate majors. The English department offers four undergraduate degree tracks (Creative Writing, English, English Education, and Technical Writing) and houses three undergraduate minors (Creative Writing, English, and Technical Writing) and two interdisciplinary minors (Asian Studies and Film Studies). The department also has four graduate degree tracks (Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, Creative Writing, and TESL). For further information see our website at https://www.uco.edu/cla/academics/english/Position Announcement:The Department of English seeks to appoint a full-time, non-tenure-track renewable Assistant Professor of English with a specialization in British literatures after 1800. We particularly welcome applicants with secondary research and/or teaching experience in areas of Asian studies, contemporary world literatures, or Transatlantic Black literatures.Duties and Responsibilities:Teach four courses (twelve hours) per semester, including British Literature since 1800 and World Literature II, first-year composition, and upper-division and cross-listed undergraduate-/master’s-level courses, as well as graduate-only seminars, in areas that complement instructor expertise and departmental need. Direct and serve on M.A. thesis committees; engage in service at the department, college, and university levels; and maintain an active program of research, scholarly, and/or creative activity.Minimum Qualifications:Required: A Ph.D. in English (or a directly related adjacent field) and a commitment to high-quality teaching are required. Preference will be given to applicants who have at least two years of experience teaching in a college or university setting.Required Documents:Please include an online faculty application with cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of three professional references, degree transcripts for all degrees, a teaching statement, and a writing sample.Physical Demands:Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Contact Information: Please contact Dr. Rebecca Quoss-Moore ([e-mail]) with questions.Preference Date for Applications: November 1, 2026