Tenure Track Assistant Professor of English Literature
Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!
The following are reasons why you should join our team:
The Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages invites applications for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of English Literature with a focus on Global Literatures, Comparative Literature, or Transnational Literatures to begin Fall 2025. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in world literature and multicultural literature with the possibility of teaching other writing and literature courses during the academic year. Opportunities to develop additional courses in the candidate’s specialty area exist. Other expected duties include advising students; service to the department, college, and/or university committees; contributions to the department’s ongoing assessment and curricular needs; and an active research, presentation, and publication agenda. The teaching load for an Assistant Professor at MSUB is 21 credits for the academic year. Summer teaching opportunities are available but are not required.The following are reasons why you should join our team:
- Sick Leave – Earned per Contract Rate
- Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
- Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
- Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
- Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
- Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement
- Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
- Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- PhD in Transnational Literatures, Comparative Literature, PostColonial Literature, Global Literatures, Global Anglophone Literatures, or related field
- Appropriate background in the needed area(s) of specialization
- Ability and interest in undergraduate teaching
- Experience with and commitment to working with diverse student populations
- Ability and willingness to develop and teach sections/courses within multiple modalities
- Academic background and teaching experience in composition writing
- Experience in teaching environmental literature or technical writing
- Familiarity with D2L or a similar online course management system
- Experience teaching in hybrid or Hyflex modalities
- Experience with program assessment
Montana State University Billings is the third largest University in Montana and is located in Montana’s largest city. The University has five colleges, through which it serves a diverse student body and a broad regional community. Our staff and faculty strive to transform the lives of our students by empowering them to succeed in achieving their educational and life goals. To give our students the best possible path to success in achieving their goals, we are committed to closing equity gaps via our recruitment, retention, and completion initiatives. MSUB faculty and students are also active in scholarship and creative endeavors on state-wide, national, and international stages. Our programs are responsive to community needs and partner with local and regional entities to provide clinical, internship and experiential learning opportunities to our students. MSUB is an innovator in teaching strategies and modalities that accommodate students’ individual learning needs and busy lifestyles. Interested individuals can obtain more information about Montana State University Billings at https://www.msubillings.edu .
Applications received by January 10, 2025 will be given preference, though the position will remain open until filled.
Applicants will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis after the screening date. The screening date begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dr. Ana K Diaz, Associate Professor of Philosophy &
Chair, Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages
(ana.diaz@msubillings.edu)
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