Assistant​/Associate Professor of English and Chair

Assistant/Associate Professor Of English And Department Chair

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. The 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.

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
• Meet established deadlines
• 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
• Meet established deadlines
• 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 completed Talladega College Application for Employment
• A cover letter outlining qualifications, teaching philosophy, research interests, and vision for the department/major(s)
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)
• Unofficial transcripts of all earned degrees from accredited institutions
• 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:
• Human Resource Office, Talladega College
• 627 W. Battle Street
• Talladega, AL 35160
• or hr