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Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor of English FLSA Department Department Of English Job Summary
The Department of English at Xavier University of Louisiana invites applications for three Visiting Assistant Professor positions. These are full-time appointments with primary teaching responsibilities in the English Department's Freshman Composition sequence. The positions are renewable annually for up to three years, contingent upon satisfactory performance and institutional need. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related field, or an M.F.A. in Creative Writing or a related discipline, and will have demonstrated experience teaching at the college or university level. Candidates must have earned the terminal degree by August 1, 2027.
The Department of English seeks an engaging and student-centered educator who is committed to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and service. As a Visiting Assistant Professor, the successful candidate will play an important role in delivering the department's Freshman Composition sequence and supporting Xavier University of Louisiana's mission of preparing students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and leaders. This position offers an opportunity for an emerging scholar to contribute meaningfully to a vibrant academic community while gaining valuable teaching and service experience at the nation's only Catholic HBCU. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education, evidence of effective and inclusive teaching practices, and the ability to engage students from diverse backgrounds in a supportive learning environment. The department welcomes applicants whose scholarly or creative interests include English, Rhetoric and Composition, African American and African Diaspora Literature, Women's and Gender Studies, Creative Writing, or related fields. The department is particularly interested in candidates who are dedicated to fostering student success, advancing educational equity, and contributing to the academic and personal development of Xavier University's diverse student population through their teaching, service, and commitment to educational excellence.
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The Department of English recognizes writing as an act of justice and partners with students through mentorship and dialogue to promote marginalized and silenced voices. The Department of English offers bachelor's degrees in English and English Education, as well as minors in English, Creative Writing, Professional Writing, and Digital Humanities. English also houses an annual, undergraduate journal of creative writing, New Voices, and Xavier Review Press, which publishes two books per year on the arts and humanities, as well as Xavier Review, one of the longest-running literary journals in the region: www.xavierreview.com. XRP has special interests in the American South, New Orleans, the Gulf and Caribbean sphere, and African American culture, ethnography, and religion. We are committed to supporting the mission of the university through education, scholarship, publishing, and service. The department faculty have existing strengths in African American and African Diaspora Literature as well as Women's Writing.
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Posting Number F202P Number of Vacancies 3 Desired Start Date 08/02/2027 Position End Date (if temporary) Posting Date 10/12/2026 Application Review Date 10/16/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
How to Apply-Required Documentation:
Qualified candidates are invited to apply using Xavier's online application site by logging in to https://jobs.xula.edu. Please submit the following materials:
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(1) A cover letter emphasizing qualifications for this position;
(2) a comprehensive CV;
(3) a statement of teaching philosophy;
(4) a statement of research philosophy; and
(5) at least three references who can provide letters of recommendation. Letters of Recommendation must be on letterhead, and signed and dated by the author.
Questions about the position should be directed to the committee chair, Dr. Jennifer Morrison, jmorri19@xula.edu.
Xavier University of Louisiana is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Department of Educational Leadership is especially interested in exceptionally well-qualified applicants who will contribute, through their research, teaching, and service to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Screening of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.xula.edu/postings/3982
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About Xavier
About Xavier University of Louisiana
Founded in 1925 by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, Xavier University of Louisiana is the only Catholic Historically Black College and University (HBCU). Located in New Orleans, the ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. Xavier University of Louisiana's current enrollment is 3,419. Of these, 2,693 are undergraduates and 205 are graduate students enrolled in Masters and Doctoral programs in the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition, there are 518 students enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, which offers the Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies, the Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Doctor of Pharmacy. Xavier's student body is 80% African American, with approximately 37% from Louisiana, primarily from the New Orleans area. The balance comes from 42 other states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, and several countries.
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