Assistant Professor - English

Assistant Professor of EnglishAngola, Indiana

The Opportunity: Trine University’s Department of Humanities and Communication welcomes applications for an Assistant Professor of English to join our faculty, beginning Fall 2024. Trine is a non-tenured, student-centered institution that prides itself on preparing students to enter the work force. The Department of Humanities and Communication fosters a culture of collaboration and creativity, and English students and faculty work closely with both the Communication Program and a variety of departments across campus.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruct English and Communication courses (Technical Communication, College Composition, Speech, and Business Communication)
• Serve as an academic advisor to students
• Teach the standard faculty load of twelve (12) credit hours per semester
• Post and maintain a regular schedule of at least ten (10) office hours per week
• Assist with course development and program assessment
• Provide service to the university in the form of committee work
• Be responsible for additional duties and assignments as prescribed by the respective Department Chair
  
  

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will

• Be committed to student learning
• Have experience teaching a breadth of courses in writing and communication, including courses in introductory and advanced composition, technical communication, business communication, and speech
• Have earned an MA in English, Communication, or a related field. A terminal degree (PhD/MFA) is preferred.
  
  

Salary & Benefits: Full-time, faculty-line salary Outstanding Benefits:Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

• Health - medical, dental, flex spending, HSA accounts
• Life insurance - a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1 ½ times annual salary
• Vacation and Sick time in accordance to Trine's policies
• Retirement - after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
  
  

Applicants should send a detailed CV, a letter describing their qualifications for teaching classes and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Are you ready to join Trine?