Visiting Instructor of English
The Department of English at Alma College invites applications for a Visiting Instructor of English, specializing in pre-20th century American literature. This one-year position would include teaching six courses, including composition, introductory literature courses, a survey course, and one 300-level course in an area of expertise. Qualified candidates would be offered the option of a course in Women's Studies, as well.
Position requires at least a M.A. in English and relevant teaching experience. ABD or Ph.D. strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to liberal arts education at the undergraduate level in an environment emphasizing close faculty-student interaction. Review of applications will start May 21 and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should email a letter of interest, vita, a statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi from a composition as well as a literature course, and names of three references to: Laura von Wallmenich, vonwallmenich@alma.edu, Chair of English department, Alma College.
A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Alma is a selective, baccalaureate liberal arts college committed to academic excellence and an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.
Posted: Mon, May 7th, 2012 at 2:48PM
