Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Chair

Assistant/Associate Professor Of English And Department ChairTalladega 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.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 achievementExperience recruiting and retaining majorsEvidence of program creationAt least three years of successful teaching experience at the college or university levelMinimum Qualifications:Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching disciplineEvidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level (e.g., Student Evaluations of Instruction)Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and faculty from diverse backgroundsStrong organizational, communication, and leadership skillsAbility to oversee all aspects of the department, related curricula, and degree programsDuties and Responsibilities for Assistant/Associate Professor (9-month):Teach 5-5 course load in traditional (in-person), blended (hybrid), and online formats, using established LMSAdvise and mentor studentsRecruit and retain students to the majorMaintain student records and related dataAbide by College policies and proceduresParticipate in official College ceremonies and eventsCollaborate to develop and assess program and student learning outcomesServe actively on College-wide committeesReview and revise collaboratively department catalog contentProject and maintain a professional dispositionMeet established deadlinesUtilize and remain current with the College's instructional technologiesLiaise between students and department chairMaintain an active research agendaPerform other duties as assignedDuties/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 LMSRecruit, supervise, and evaluate faculty within purviewEngage faculty in shared governanceAdvise and mentor studentsMonitor academic advising and registrationRecruit and retain students to the majorMaintain student records and related department dataFacilitate graduation application submissionsRecommend faculty schedules and course offerings each semesterAbide by College policies and proceduresParticipate in official College ceremonies and eventsFacilitate the creation of robust and relevant curriculaDevelop and assess program and student learning outcomesServe actively on College-wide committeesReview and revise collaboratively department catalog contentProject and maintain a professional dispositionMeet established deadlinesUtilize and remain current with the College's instructional technologiesLiaise between students, faculty, and leadershipMaintain an active research agendaPerform other duties as assignedOther Requirements:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and administratorsA commitment to diversity within the discipline and the broader academic communityA passion for mentoring and preparing future educators to engage with students of diverse backgrounds and abilitiesRank and Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experienceApplication Process:Interested, qualified candidates should submit the following documents:A completed Talladega College Application for EmploymentA 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 institutionsA statement of teaching philosophy and research agendaContact information for at least three professional referencesEvidence 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 College627 W. Battle StreetTalladega, AL 35160or View email address on click.appcast.io