Assistant​/Associate Professor of English

Assistant/Associate Professor of English

The Department of Modern Languages, Communication, and Philosophy at Tuskegee University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in English beginning Fall 2026. Specialties in any area of literature or writing studies welcome; teaching load is 4/4, typically consisting of 2-3 freshman composition courses plus 1-2 literature survey or upper-level literature courses per semester.

Essential Job Duties include teaching assigned English courses (four courses per semester in Fall and Spring semester), developing syllabi, assessments, and course materials in alignment with institutional guidelines. Use varied teaching methods to promote student learning and success. Advise and mentor undergraduate students. Maintain accessibility through office hours and electronic communication. Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment. Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and administration.

Participate in departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and submitting required reports. Engage in professional development and demonstrating a commitment to instructional excellence. Engage in scholarly research. Participate in service to the department, University, and/or community. Utilize pedagogy to enhance teaching and learning and to revise courses and teaching methods as needed to improve outcomes. Interact cordially with students and colleagues in person and through electronic communication.

Make content of general education writing and literature courses engaging and relevant to students of all majors.

Preferred Qualifications include a Ph.D. in English, Literature, Writing, or a closely related discipline. Record of successful teaching experience at the college level. Experience utilizing Canvas learning management system.

Physical Demands include ability to operate standard office equipment. Ability to view a computer terminal and engage in extensive reading. Ability to walk short distances. Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items.

FLSA
- Exempt. Status
- Full-Time. Skills and Attributes include knowledge of literature and/or writing pedagogy.

Posting Number - f1040. Will this position require travel? - some. Will this position require night, weekend, and after hour work? - some. Will this position be supported using grants or contract funding? - no.

Number of Vacancies - 1. Open Date - 06/23/2026. Close Date - 08/30/2026. Open Until Filled
- No.

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:
Tuskegee University employment application, Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Recommendation letters, Copies of unofficial transcripts. Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire.