Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University is hiring: English (Early American Literature)
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, United States, 37133
English (Early American Literature), Tenure-Track Faculty
Job Number: FAC540
Work Type: Tenure-Track
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Liberal Arts
Job Title
English (Early American Literature), Tenure-Track Faculty
Department
English
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary and rank are commensurate on education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of English at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#136340) in Early American Literature at the rank of assistant professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.
Required Education
A terminal degree in English or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with secondary areas of teaching and research interest in women's and gender studies, distance education, or African American literature will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline), and a writing sample (Other Document 1) as separate attachments at the time of online application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at Karla.Barnes@mtsu.edu.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: 11/08/2024
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Job Number: FAC540
Work Type: Tenure-Track
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Liberal Arts
Job Title
English (Early American Literature), Tenure-Track Faculty
Department
English
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary and rank are commensurate on education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of English at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#136340) in Early American Literature at the rank of assistant professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.
Required Education
A terminal degree in English or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with secondary areas of teaching and research interest in women's and gender studies, distance education, or African American literature will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline), and a writing sample (Other Document 1) as separate attachments at the time of online application.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Karla Barnes at Karla.Barnes@mtsu.edu.
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: 11/08/2024
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