Assistant Professor of English
This is a tenure-track position to begin Fall 2006. We seek a generalist committed to college teaching with a primary focus on world literatures in English and a strong background and teaching experience in any of the following areas: 20th-century drama; modern British, Irish, or Scottish literature; journalistic writing; film studies.
Position requires a Ph.D. and sincere interest in teaching in an undergraduate liberal arts environment that emphasizes close faculty-student interaction. Six courses per year; all department members teach at least one composition course per year and a variety of introductory and survey courses. The ideal candidate will bring disciplinary expertise and an interest in using this expertise to promote critical thinking. The candidate will also bring a strong pedagogical interest in writing and in engaging students in studying literature. A willingness to explore uses of educational technology to enhance student learning is desirable.
Send a letter of application and vita by November 1, 2005 to: John Ottenhoff, Chair of English Department, Alma College, 614 W. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801.
Posted: Fri, September 16th, 2005 at 2:10PM
