Description

The School of Arts and Sciences serves the mission of the College via its central role in providing the instruction and the experiences that define a liberal arts education. Arts and Sciences consists of the Departments of English, Journalism, and Media Communications; Computational and Information Sciences; Natural Sciences; Psychology; Religion and Theology; and Social Sciences. Selected majors are offered in most of the areas. In addition, these units provide the interdisciplinary and introductory courses that make up the general education curriculum. Students majoring in the arts and sciences may pursue programs of study which prepare them for graduate school or for careers in areas specifically related to their areas of study.

Job SummaryThe Department of English, Journalism, and Media Communications (EJMC) at Stillman College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Professor position at any rank.Depending on qualifications, experience, and institutional needs, the successful candidate may also be considered for appointment as Chair of the Department of English, Journalism, and Media Communications. Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in English, with a concentration in composition and rhetoric. Applicants should have academic experiences in teaching English composition, technical writing, advanced composition, professional writing, communications, and research writing.Experience and required qualifications:● Ph.D. degree in English. (ABD candidates may be considered provided evidence that all degree requirements will be completed by the time of appointment.)● Evidence of successful college/university traditional and online instruction.

● Evidence of successful research development relevant to the field (conference presentations, publications, professional/organizational membership(s), etc.).Responsibilities of the successful applicant include but are not limited to the following:● Teach composition (both freshman and advanced levels), research, and technical writing courses along with the opportunity to teach additional upper-level English courses relevant to prior teaching experiences and/or to the subject area(s) of the candidate’s degree.● Teach American and African American courses, as required for Secondary Teaching Certification.● Incorporate active student learning and appropriate technology use in the classroom.● Advise and mentor student majors as they matriculate through the curriculum established for English, journalism, and/or media communications.● Engage in service activities relevant to the applicant’s field of study as well as to the mission of the department, the division, and the college.● Engage in professional development activities contributive to the field and the college (grant writing, conference presentations, workshops, etc.).● Candidates considered for appointment as Department Chair will be expected to provide academic and administrative leadership for the department, including faculty mentorship, scheduling, assessment oversight, curriculum development, and support for departmental initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity StatementStillman College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

About Stillman CollegeFounded in 1876, Stillman College is a four-year, private, not-for-profit, faith-based, historically Black liberal arts institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The College is committed to academic excellence, leadership development, and preparing students for meaningful careers, graduate study, and service to society.