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Open Rank Faculty, English (Tenure-Track)

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Position Number: 6659207
Location: Athens, AL
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English and Literature

Open Rank Faculty, English (Tenure-Track) Closing Date:

Job Duties:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The College of Arts and Sciences (COAS) at Athens State University invites applications for a tenure-track open rank position in English. The position requires teaching effectiveness, scholarship, and service (institutional, professional, and community). During the 9-month contract of employment, faculty members are expected to be available to assist and work with students and respond to unit, division, college, and institutional needs.

In addition to adhering to the general faculty guidelines, as specified by Athens State University, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and The Provost/VPAA, duties include:

DUTIES:

Teach a variety of upper-division (junior/senior) courses in support of programs in English in traditional, blended, and online course delivery formats
Develop, revise, and deliver courses that ensure quality and effective assessment
Work with and advise a range of students in English and English Language Arts to assist them in achieving academic and career success
Engage in research/scholarship/professional development appropriate for a teaching institution to maintain currency in disciplinary field(s)
Maintain office and student contact hours
Serve on university, college, department, and departmental committees
Participate in the recruitment activities of the English program, department, college, and university as appropriate
Assume any other professional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

An earned Ph.D. in English from an accredited institution.
Experience teaching at the baccalaureate level or higher
The ideal candidate will be qualified to teach a variety of courses that may include: Literature of the Early Americas, Modern American Literature, and Contemporary American Literature, Post-Colonial Literature, as well as other Literature courses as needed.
Recommended: Experience teaching in traditional and online formats, experience with socio-linguistics.

Qualifications Preferred:

Ideal candidate should also have experience and be ready to work with student research, directed study, and related student activities. The search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the excellence of the academic community.

Salary Schedule:

Salary Band: AS40; AO30; PR80

To view salary schedules, visit: https://www.athens.edu/about/offices/human- resources/salary-schedule-tables/
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts should be from the college or university which verifies qualifications for the position.

Note: Credential evaluations are needed for all transcripts obtained outside the U.S. before uploading and submitting an application. (Credential evaluators should provide course-by-course evaluations and transcribed in English.)

Upon an offer of employment, official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be submitted. Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.athens.edu/postings/search

About Athens State University
Located in historic Athens, Alabama, Athens State University offers junior and senior-level coursework to community college graduates and transfer students holding sufficient credits from other institutions. Presently, over 3,100 students have selected Athens State because of its neighborly environment where 50 majors and degree programs are offered, with courses taught by a supportive and exceptional faculty. Approximately 80% of the students are enrolled in at least one online course. The typical student is a working adult who commutes. Recently, the University was featured in the 2015 Best Value Online College Rankings by OnlineU.org for four online programs including computer science, accounting, education and human resources. The University offers undergraduate degree programs in Liberal Arts, Teacher Preparation, and Business. The University employs more than 350 full and part-time employees with approximately 90 full-time faculty members in three colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and College of Education. Seventy-five percent of the full-time faculty members hold a terminal degree. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Athens, Alabama is located in north Alabama equidistant between Nashville, TN and Birmingham, AL. Athens is home to several events and festivals that have been featured as the Southeast Tourism Societys "Top 20 Events in the Southeast" including the Athens Storytelling Festival and the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention.

In accordance with Athens State University Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from that criminal background check.

Non-Discrimination Policy Statement Athens State University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status in employment, or admissions to or participation in educational programs and activities. Inquiries or concerns may be addressed to the Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services, 300 N. Beaty St., Athens, AL 35611, 256- 233-8175.