Assistant Professor - English (R99380) - HigherEdJobs

Department of English
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The English Department at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in secondary English Education.

The Assistant Professor will have opportunities to teach Children's Literature, Adolescent Literature, Teaching Methods, and to develop new courses in a growing secondary education program. Desired emphases include American Literature, literacy theory, and technology-enhanced instruction. The candidate will also be expected to supervise student teachers, advise majors, write accreditation (SPA) reports, develop grant proposals, and publish in peer-reviewed journals.

Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate will assume duties August 15, 2013 and must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in English/English Education or a closely related field before employment commences. The candidate should be certified, and have experience teaching English at the secondary level (7-12) as well as a commitment to research and service.

To apply: Submit a cover letter (referencing Position R99380), a curriculum vit?, and three reference letters by email to vlkottwitz@ualr.edu or in paper form to Dr. J. Bradley Minnick, Chair of the Recruitment Committee, English Department, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 S. University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72204. Please reference Position R99380 in the email subject line. Screening of applications will begin December 7, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal and financial history background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal employment, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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