Tenure Track Assistant Professor of English Literature Job at Montana State Univ

Tenure Track Assistant Professor of English Literature

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.

Position Overview: 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• 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

Application Instructions: 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, which begins 10 calendar days after a position is posted on the employment website.

Contact Information:
For additional information, contact Dr. Ana K Diaz, Associate Professor of Philosophy & Chair, Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages at (ana.diaz@msubillings.edu).

Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. Applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.