Assistant Professor of English

Full-Time Non-Tenure Track Faculty Member in English

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University Plymouth seeks a Full-Time Non-Tenure Track Faculty Member in English to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by delivering high-quality instruction in English courses, fostering critical thinking and communication skills, and contributing to a collaborative academic environment.

This position supports student learning and academic excellence at the Plymouth, Indiana location through effective teaching and engagement. The faculty member reports to the Academic Dean at Marian University – Plymouth for day-to-day operations and collaborates with faculty at Marian University – Indianapolis for curricular development and discipline collaboration. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage diverse student populations while representing Marian University in a professional and mission-centered manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Teaching load: 24 credits per academic year.
• Share in the ongoing development and implementation of department and college activities and projects.
• Actively take part in curriculum implementation and activities of the Department of English in partnership with MU Indianapolis Campus.
• Engage in scholarship and other professional development activities.
• Mentor students through advising, internships, and service learning-learning opportunities in the community.
• Provide support to the student commons (student tutoring and resource space) with writing support.
• Serve as an academic advisor for students and oversee internships, mentorships, and service-learning opportunities for students in collaboration with the larger community.
• Participate in university, community, and campus service, including participation in faculty governance and co-curricular programs.
• Take part in special project work, academic and student retention committee work and leadership and/or student club advising/mentorship.
• Assist and actively engage with retention and recruitment efforts for the program (and the college) in partnership with the Admissions team and Student Success and Engagement team.
• Partner with student support services for tutoring needs and develop supplemental instructional materials, and assist students with review, study guides, and academic support outside of the classroom.
• Other duties as assigned.

University Expectations:

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University's policies and procedures
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students, subordinates, and supervisors
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
• Meets department productivity standards
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University's strategic goals
• Adheres to the department budget

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To be qualified for this position, the candidate must have an English or equivalent graduate degree, as well as 3-5 years of experience at teaching/instruction at the college level. Preference will be given to those with PhD and/or with additional certifications/endorsements in writing/English Education.

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

For Consideration All Applications Require: