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Essential Duties

To teach upper-level literature in American literature of the 19th Century and earlier, Survey of Early or Late American Literature, as well as a mix of Basic Writing, English Composition I and/or English Composition II, both online and face to face. Other literature or writing classes may also be assigned as needed.

To meet with students for at least 6 office hours per week and to be available to communicate with students regularly. To attend department meetings, convocation, and other university-wide meetings as needed. To keep accurate attendance, provide syllabi by the first class day, grade assignments in a timely manner, to submit midterm and final grades on time, and to communicate with the department chair and other faculty as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in English, Comparative Literature, or a related field

• graduate coursework or demonstrated teaching experience or scholarship in American Literature of the 19th Century and earlier

• demonstrated experience in one or more of the other areas of expertise listed below preferred

• enthusiasm for mentoring and advising students

Job Description Summary

Mississippi University for Women invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in English with an emphasis on American literature, especially in the 19th Century and earlier, who can help us re-imagine how we cover genre and period. An emphasis on drama, poetry, or Young Adult Literature is also preferred. Experience in the areas of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Religious Studies, or Professional Writing are also welcome, though not required.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the qualifications and enthusiasm to teach a broad range of literature, composition, and writing courses in the Department of Languages, Literature, and Philosophy with majors in English, Spanish, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and minors in Philosophy and Religious Studies. The English major includes five concentrations: Literature, African American Literature, Creative Writing, Professional Writing, and English with Teacher Certification. We are an interdisciplinary faculty, and we seek a colleague to help us expand and diversify our programs and course offerings.

The department offers two graduate programs: the Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and the Master of Arts in Women’s Leadership. A significant record of publication in the genre is expected for teaching graduate creative writing workshops in Poetry, Fiction, CNF, and Playwriting or Screenwriting. Literature faculty may also teach graduate-level literature courses in the MFA program, and faculty with a research interest or experience in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies may be considered for teaching in the Women’s Leadership program.

Mississippi University for Women is a teaching university with a mission to provide high quality undergraduate and graduate education for all student populations. We are an equal opportunity employer. In addition to teaching, we value scholarly research, creative production, continued professional engagement, and service. We were founded in 1884 as the nation’s first public women’s college and have been co-ed since 1982.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Screening interviews will be conducted after December 1, 2024 by phone or video conference as determined by the search committee, followed by on-campus interviews for selected applicants. Reference letters will be requested at the screening interview stage, and follow-up reference checks will be made before or after the campus interview stage.