Tenure-Track English Professor – Multi-Campus (9-Month)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Roane State Community College is seeking a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of English to teach a blend of English, Reading, and Humanities courses across Oak Ridge and surrounding campuses. The position starts August 1, 2027.

Responsibilities include teaching, service, and ongoing professional development, with travel to multiple sites as needed. The candidate should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in English or related field, and have experience in community college settings

Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree or higher in English, Literature, Letters or Creative Writing, or a Master’s with 18 graduate hours in English-related fields.
• Experience teaching in a community college setting and ability to teach Freshman Composition, Literature or Learning Support Writing/Reading.
• Experience with online, interactive, synchronous, and hybrid delivery methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach courses in English, Reading, and Humanities as assigned.
• Teach 15 course hours per semester and maintain at least 15 office hours per week (including evenings) across on-campus and off-campus sites.
• Travel to multiple campuses as assigned and participate in service on committees.
• Engage in professional development through action research, grants, or conference participation.
• Support campus events and collaborate with faculty and leadership on curriculum and program needs.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Working with diverse student bodies

Flexibility and collegiality

Education

Master’s degree or higher in English, Literature, Letters, or Creative Writing or 18 graduate hours in English

Tools

Online delivery methods

Hybrid/Remote teaching experience

Job description

Roane State Community College is seeking a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor of English to teach a blend of English, Reading, and Humanities courses across Oak Ridge and surrounding campuses. The position starts August 1, 2027.

Responsibilities include teaching, service, and ongoing professional development, with travel to multiple sites as needed. The candidate should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in English or related field, and have experience in community college settings