Faculty - Open Rank Professor - English (Tenure-Track)

Saint Xavier University; Chicago, Cary (IL, NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time, tenure-track professor in English to join their dynamic team. This role involves teaching and developing courses that enrich the General Education writing program, with an emphasis on diverse literature and student engagement. Ideal candidates will possess a Ph.D. in English or Composition/Rhetoric and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The position offers the opportunity to inspire a diverse student body while contributing to a collaborative academic environment. Join a community dedicated to fostering educational success and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required; ABD candidates considered with successful defense before August 2025.
• Strong teaching skills and evidence-based practices are essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours each semester in English-related courses.
• Establish a research program leading to publications and presentations.

Skills

Excellent Teaching Skills

Research Potential

Diversity Awareness

Education

Ph.D. in English or Composition/Rhetoric

Job description

Summary

The English Program, housed within the Division of Arts & Humanities in the College of Liberal Arts & Education at Saint Xavier University, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track open rank professor position in English. The English program supports the General Education writing requirement, Middle Level and Secondary Education English Language Arts majors, and various minors. The area of expertise is open but we are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the General Education writing program, and/or who have additional expertise in writing, rhetoric, Latinx literature, women's literature, contemporary literature, or global literature.

Start date is in the Fall of 2025. Rank depends on credentials and years of experience; salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours each semester in courses related to one's area of expertise
• Establish a program of research leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations
• Provide service to the program, college, and university

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English or Composition/Rhetoric. (ABD applicants will be considered, contingent on evidence of a successful doctoral defense prior to August 1, 2025)
• Evidence of or potential for excellent teaching, including use of evidence-based best practices in teaching and learning
• Demonstrated research potential
• Enthusiasm toward serving a diverse student population
• Support for the Saint Xavier University Mission (https://www.sxu.edu/about/mission.asp)
• Permission to work in the United States

Application Materials
Please provide a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, research statement, sample syllabi for undergraduate courses, copies of transcripts for all degrees, and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Please name files as "Lastname_CV," etc.
Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. April Fallon, search committee chair, at [e-mail].

Deadline
Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.