ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH (RHETORIC AND COMPOSITION)
CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Department of English and Foreign languages invites applicants to apply for a tenure-track faculty position as Assistant or Associate Professor of English. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for providing 27 credit hours of instruction in English per academic year, faculty development workshops on composition research, and assistance in both curriculum development and annual assessment of the first-year English program. The Assistant or Associate Professor will primarily teach in the day, evening and online programs; maintain office hours, attend meetings, and participate in the governance of the college at the department, discipline, campus, and college-wide levels; and perform other duties within scope of this position as assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of a Ph.D. degree in English in the field of Rhetoric and Composition required. Specialization in research in any one of the following areas is required: first-year English, developmental English, or writing in the disciplines. The candidate must have prior experience teaching English at the collegiate level, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and be able to teach at the learning support level. Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology and knowledge of assessment practices in composition required. Must possess the ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods, relate to diverse students, and facilitate student learning.
SALARY: Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin immediately.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Candidates must submit an application, available at http://www.claflin.edu/about-cu/human-resources/employment/faculty-job-postings, letter of interest, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, along with reference contact information, and transcripts of all university-level work (official transcripts will be required before a contract will be offered and electronic applications are encouraged) to:
Dr. Donald G. Pace, Dean
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115
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Office Number: 803-535-5679
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Human Resources Office.
Office Number: 803-535-5635
TDD Number: 1-800-735-8583
Equal Opportunity Employer
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