Essential Duties
To teach a 4/4 load consisting of EN 410 Methods and Materials in Secondary English, ED 409 Observation and Directed Teaching, and sophomore literature surveys, freshman composition, Basic English or upper-level English courses such as EN 305 Applied Linguistics, EN 302 History and Structure of the English Language, and/or EN 409 Young Adult Literature as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
• M.
A.
in English or a related field, Ph.
D preferred
• Qualified to obtain Mississippi Teacher Certification (required)
• Prior Teacher Certification in Mississippi or another state preferred
• 1-3 years experience teaching at the middle school or high school level preferred
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the areas of expertise listed below
• Enthusiasm for mentoring and advising a diverse population of students from underserved communities
Job Description Summary
Mississippi University for Women invites applications for a position in English / Teacher Education at the Assistant Professor or Instructor level, depending on current rank and experience, beginning mid-August 2024.
This position will be tenure-track at the Assistant Professor level or non-tenure-track at the Instructor level.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the qualifications and enthusiasm to lead the teacher education program and teach a broad range of literature and writing courses in the Department of Languages, Literature, and Philosophy with majors in English, Spanish, and Women’s Studies, and minors in Philosophy and Religious Studies.
We are an interdisciplinary faculty, and we seek a colleague to help us expand and diversify our programs and course offerings.
The department has particular interest in a candidate with experience in Secondary Education with areas of expertise including one or more of the following: Linguistics, American or English literature, Young Adult Literature, and African American literature.
Other areas of interest include Latinx, Asian American, Native American or other multicultural literatures; Rhetoric and Composition Studies; Digital Humanities; Southern Studies; or Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
Experience in online teaching is beneficial, and a background in other disciplines served by our department is also welcome.
Mississippi University for Women is a teaching university with a mission to serve underrepresented groups, including women, nontraditional students, and students of all races, genders, identities, religious affiliations, and abilities.
We were founded in 1884 as the nation’s first public women’s college and have been co-ed since 1982.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
In addition to teaching, we value scholarly research, creative production, continued professional engagement, and service.
Background Check Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.
A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position.
However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.
Requisition Detail Information
Requisition Number FY20207F
Open Date 04/05/2024
Will this job have a specific close date? No
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will submit a cover letter, CV, names and contact information of three references, a statement of teaching philosophy, and two course proposals consisting of syllabi for at least one course in teacher education (i.
e.
Methods and Materials in Secondary English or a similar course) and at least one course in literature or composition that reflect the candidate’s interests and areas of expertise.
Applicants may also include a sample of scholarship or a course proposal in their area of interest as a writing sample; this is optional but encouraged if applying at the Assistant Professor level.
Screening interviews will be conducted by phone or video conference, followed by on-campus interviews.
Reference letters will be requested at the screening interview stage.
For more information contact: Dr.
Kendall Dunkelberg Chair of Languages, Literature, and Philosophy, 662-329-7169, kadunkelberg@muw.
edu
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