Assistant/Associate Professor of English

Assistant/Associate Professor of English

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Resume/CV
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

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Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of English

Job Summary

The Department of Modern Languages, Communication, and Philosophy at Tuskegee University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in English beginning Fall 2026. Specialties in any area of literature or writing studies welcome; teaching load is 4/4, typically consisting of 2-3 freshman composition courses plus 1-2 literature survey or upper-level literature courses per semester.

• Teach assigned English courses (four courses per semester in Fall and Spring semester) Developing syllabi, assessments, and course materials in alignment with institutional guidelines.
• Use varied teaching methods to promote student learning and success.
• Advise and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Maintain accessibility through office hours and electronic communication.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and administration.
• Participate in departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and submitting required reports.
• Engage in professional development and demonstrating a commitment to instructional excellence.
• Engage in scholarly research.
• Participate in service to the department, University, and/or community.
• Utilize pedagogy to enhance teaching and learning and to revise courses and teaching methods as needed to improve outcomes.
• Interact cordially with students and colleagues in person and through electronic communication.
• Make content of general education writing and literature courses engaging and relevant to students of all majors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English, Literature, Writing, or a closely related discipline.
• Record of successful teaching experience at the college level.
• Experience utilizing Canvas learning management system

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to view a computer terminal and engage in extensive reading.
• Ability to walk short distances
• Ability to lift and carry parcels, packages and other items

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Status

Status Full-Time

Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of literature and/or writing pedagogy.

Posting Number

f1040

Will this position required travel?

some

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?

some

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?

no

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

06/23/2026

Close Date

08/30/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

Each applicant, including all current employees, must complete and submit the following documents:

• Tuskegee University employment application
• Resume/CV
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.
• Please note that official transcripts(s) will be required upon hire

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Ph.D. in English, Literature, Writing, or a closely related discipline?

  (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3