English Instructor

Alabama State University, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences / Languages and Literatures, invites applications to fill the position of English Instructor. The ideal candidate should have a background and / or research interest in any of the following subjects : rhetoric and composition, film, linguistics, or creative writing. The selected candidate will teach composition, research, rhetorical analysis from basic to advanced, and other writing corrses in the discipline.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Maintain an active research agenda

Mentor students

Participate on college, departmental, and university committees

Participate on statewide and national committees or in those disciplinary endeavors outside the university

Maintain membership in professional organizations and engage in continuous professional development

Present conference papers

Engage in community service and contribute time, talent, and energy to developing and / or supporting programs in the department

Perform other duties as assigned

A Master's degree in English, rhetoric and composition, MFA in creative writing or film, or a MA in a closely related field. Evidence of interest and success in mentoring student s highly desired, and experience in Online teaching is preferred.

EEOC STATEMENT :

It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.

All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.