SUBR | Assistant Professor of English

Southern University System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern University System in Louisiana seeks a faculty member to teach Freshman Composition and undergraduate English courses, including African American literature. Strong candidates will have a Ph.D.

in Literature with a concentration in African American Literature and a record of scholarship, teaching excellence, and service. The role involves a 4/4 teaching load, use of instructional technology, and participation in university committees.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Literature with African American Literature concentration.
• ABD candidates may be considered with a firm dissertation defense date.
• Experience teaching college-level courses.
• Evidence of a professional research agenda.
• Knowledge of using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Freshman Composition and undergraduate courses in English, including African American literature.
• Maintain or develop a record of scholarship in your field of study.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
• Learn and employ instructional technology in face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
• Participate in university functions including student recruitment, advisement, and mentoring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Ph.D. in Literature with African American Literature concentration

ABD status with defense date possible

Tools

Educational technology

Learning management systems

Job description

Job Description

The successful candidates will teach Freshman Composition and undergraduate courses in English, including introductory and upper-level classes in African American literature. Preference for candidates with the experience, ability, and qualifications to teach African American literature. The successful candidate will have a 4/4 teaching load, develop and/or maintain a record of scholarship in her/his field of study, serve on departmental, college, and university committees, learn and employ instructional technology in all courses (in face to face, hybrid, and online modalities), participate in university functions (including student recruitment, advisement, and mentoring), and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in Literature with a concentration in African American Literature and experience teaching college level courses. ABD candidates with a firm dissertation defense date may be considered. Additional qualifications: experience teaching general education courses, evidence of a professional research agenda, knowledge of the application of technology to enhance teaching and learning, and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must complete a Southern University employment application. External applicants can apply here. Current Southern University employees should apply here.

Point of Contact

Dr. Cynthia Bryant
Dean | College of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
[e-mail]

Additional Requirements

A criminal background check and reference verification are required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The SU System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.