Assistant Professor of English and Humanities

Bethune-Cookman University

Job Title: Assistant Professor of English and Humanities

Reporting Structure: Chairperson, Department of English, World Languages, and Cultural Studies

Division: College of Arts and Humanities

Appointment: Full-Time Faculty

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of English, World Languages, and Cultural Studies at Bethune-Cookman University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of English and Humanities. We seek an interdisciplinary teacher-scholar who can contribute to both the English and Humanities curricula and help strengthen connections among literature, culture, history, ideas, and contemporary human experience.

The successful candidate will join the Department during a period of curricular renewal and strategic growth and will have opportunities to contribute to interdisciplinary programming, undergraduate research, experiential learning, and the continued development of English and Humanities at a historic HBCU. We especially welcome candidates committed to rigorous, engaging teaching and to supporting students from diverse educational, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including first-generation college students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach undergraduate courses in English and Humanities, including General Education and upper-division courses appropriate to the candidate''s expertise and departmental needs.
• Contribute, as qualified, to courses in literature, cultural studies, writing, and interdisciplinary Humanities; teaching assignments may also include first-year writing.
• Develop engaging courses and learning experiences that connect humanistic inquiry to significant cultural, historical, social, and contemporary questions.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship and professional development.
• Advise and mentor students and support their academic and professional development.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, recruitment, and departmental and University service.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration and the intellectual life of the Department, College, and University.
• Teach in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats as departmental needs require.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Earned doctorate in Humanities, English, Literature, Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies, American Studies, Africana Studies, or a closely related humanistic discipline by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of effective or promising undergraduate teaching.
• Evidence of an active or developing scholarly agenda.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• An interdisciplinary teaching and scholarly profile that bridges English and the Humanities.
• Ability to teach literature, cultural studies, Humanities, or related interdisciplinary courses.
• Commitment to student-centered teaching and the success of students from diverse backgrounds.
• Interest in curricular innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and developing new opportunities for students.
• Strong written and oral communication and ability to work collaboratively within an academic community.

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in General Education, first-year writing, undergraduate research, experiential or community-engaged learning, digital or public humanities, or thoughtful integration of emerging technologies into humanistic teaching and inquiry.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, retaliation, marital status, religion or disability, or any other applicable local, state or federal regulation. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal employment opportunity and Title IX matters should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 386-481-2049.

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