SUBR | Assistant Professor of English

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.

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.

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

Dr. Cynthia Bryant
Dean | College of Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
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A criminal background check and reference verification are required.

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 HR@su .edu if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.