Assistant​/Associate Professor of English and Chair

Department:

Type:

Type:
Full Time

Contact Name:

Contact Name:
Talladega College Office of Human Resources

Job Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Chair

Position Overview:
Talladega College seeks a qualified, experienced, student-centered, and collegial Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Department Chair. The Department of English houses modern languages, literature, and Humanities in the School of Humanities and Fine Arts.

This position is a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant/Associate professor or ten-month Associate Professor and Chair position that reports to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Fine Arts. The position is slated to begin the Spring 2026 semester.

Position Type:
Full-time

Reports to:
Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts

Key Responsibilities:
Teaching/Administrative (Chair)

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent terminal degree in English, literature, or closely related field (ABD with scheduled defense date considered)

A record of professional performance and/or scholarly achievement

Experience recruiting and retaining majors

Evidence of program creation

At least three years of successful teaching experience at the college or university level

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline

Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level (e.g., Student Evaluations of Instruction)

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Ability to oversee all aspects of the department, related curricula, and degree programs

Duties and Responsibilities for Assistant/Associate Professor (9-month)

Teach 5-5 course load in traditional (in-person), blended (hybrid), and online formats, using established LMS

Advise and mentor students

Recruit and retain students to the major

Maintain student records and related data

Abide by College policies and procedures

Participate in official College ceremonies and events

Collaborate to develop and assess program and student learning outcomes

Serve actively on College-wide committees

Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content

Project and maintain a professional disposition

Utilize and remain current with the College’s instructional technologies

Liaise between students and department chair

Maintain an active research agenda

Perform other duties as assigned

Duties/Responsibilities for Department Chair (10-month)

Teach a reduced course load (e.g., 4-4) in traditional (in-person), blended (hybrid), and online formats, using established LMS

Recruit, supervise, and evaluate faculty within purview

Engage faculty in shared governance

Advise and mentor students

Monitor academic advising and registration

Recruit and retain students to the major

Maintain student records and related department data

Facilitate graduation application submissions

Recommend faculty schedules and course offerings each semester

Abide by College policies and procedures

Participate in official College ceremonies and events

Facilitate the creation of robust and relevant curricula

Develop and assess program and student learning outcomes

Serve actively on College-wide committees

Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content

Project and maintain a professional disposition

Utilize and remain current with the College’s instructional technologies

Liaise between students, faculty, and leadership

Maintain an active research agenda

Perform other duties as assigned

Other Requirements:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and administrators

A commitment to diversity within the discipline and the broader academic community

A passion for mentoring and preparing future educators to engage with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities

Rank and Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Application Process:
Interested, qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

A cover letter outlining qualifications, teaching philosophy, research interests, and vision for the department/major(s)

Unofficial transcripts of all earned degrees from accredited institutions

Note:
Official transcripts will be requested upon hire.

A statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda

Contact information for at least three professional references

Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations, sample syllabi, videos) and leadership (for Chair)

Reviews of candidates will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should forward application materials to:

627 W. Battle Street

or

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