Assistant​/Associate Professor of English

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** Job Title
** Assistant/Associate Professor of English
** Agency
* * West Texas A&M University
** Department
* * English, Philosophy & Modern Languages
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** Canyon, Texas
** Job Type
** Faculty
* * Job Description
**** NOTICE -*
* ** All posted positions are subject to budget approval.
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* Job Summary:

** West Texas A&M University, a member of The Texas A&M University System, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Creative Writing or English with a specialization in Creative Writing. This is a 9-month, tenure track position that reports to the Head of the Department of English, Philosophy, and Modern Languages. WTAMU is seeking an innovative and dynamic educator and creative writer to enhance a recognized teaching, writing, and creative writing minor.
** Work Performed:
*** Teach a minimum of 9 hours per long semester in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and/or screenwriting including core curriculum writing using face-to-face and/or online formats.
* Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
* Active participation in departmental, university, and community committees/activities.
* Participate in departmental recruiting efforts to grow the English program.
* Maintain an active research and publication practice.
** Necessary

Qualifications:

*** Ph.D. in Creative Writing or English with a specialization in Creative Writing.
* Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service.
* Commitment to an interdisciplinary team approach to education and research.
* Leadership skills, effective interpersonal communication, self-motivation, and the ability to thrive in a student-centered environment are essential qualities expected.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Preferred subfields considered include 18th century transatlantic literature, 18th century British literature, composition and rhetoric, and foreign language.
** Applicant Instructions:
** We require the following:
* Letter of interest or cover letter
* Curriculum Vitae
* Portfolio of creative work (where applicable)
* Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable
* Samples of unpublished works or works in progress (where applicable)
* Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts are expected to be submitted promptly by the successful candidate)
* Three professional references

Please attach all documents in the attachment box at the bottom of the “My Experience” page before continuing through the application.  Please use the “Upload” button to add each document individually. All revisions must be made prior to application submission.  If you need assistance with uploading documents, please contact WTAMU Human Resources as law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce. This includes comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, additional health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Eligible employees will have access to paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year. For more information regarding the benefit package go to:

All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.For additional questions or information regarding this position, please contact:

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