Position Overview: Talladega College seeks a qualified, experienced, student-centered, and collegial Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Department Chair. The Department of English houses modern languages, literature, and Humanities in the School of Humanities and Fine Arts.
This position is a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant/Associate professor or ten-month Associate Professor and Chair position that reports to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Fine Arts. The position is slated to begin the Fall 2026 semester.Key Responsibilities: Teaching/Administrative (Chair)Preferred Qualifications:- Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent terminal degree in English, literature, or closely related field (ABD with scheduled defense date considered)
- A record of professional performance and/or scholarly achievement
- Experience recruiting and retaining majors
- Evidence of program creation
- At least three years of successful teaching experience at the college or university level
Minimum Qualifications:- Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
- Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level (e.g., Student Evaluations of Instruction)
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to oversee all aspects of the department, related curricula, and degree programs
Duties and Responsibilities for Assistant/Associate Professor (9-month)- Teach 5-5 course load in traditional (in-person), blended (hybrid), and online formats, using established LMS
- Advise and mentor students
- Recruit and retain students to the major
- Maintain student records and related data
- Abide by College policies and procedures
- Participate in official College ceremonies and events
- Collaborate to develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
- Serve actively on College-wide committees
- Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content
- Project and maintain a professional disposition
- Meet established deadlines
- Utilize and remain current with the College’s instructional technologies
- Liaise between students and department chair
- Maintain an active research agenda
- Perform other duties as assigned
Other Requirements:- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and administrators
- A commitment to diversity within the discipline and the broader academic community
- A passion for mentoring and preparing future educators to engage with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities
Rank and Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Process: Interested, qualified candidates should submit a cover letter outlining qualifications, teaching philosophy, research interests, and vision for the department/major(s); a current curriculum vitae (CV); unofficial transcripts; and evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations, sample syllabi). Reviews of candidates will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should forward application materials to:
Human Resource Office, Talladega College, 627 W. Battle Street, Talladega, AL 35160 or hr@talladega.edu.
