Chair of English Department

Department: Academic Affairs Contact Name: Talladega College Office of Human Resources Contact Email: hr@talladega.edu

Talladega College is seeking a qualified, experienced, student-centered, and collegial English Chair/Assistant Professor. The department houses English and Spanish in the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts. This is a tenure-track, nine-month position that reports to the Dean of the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts and is slated to begin Fall 2024.

Responsibilities Teach courses in traditional, blended, and online formats Recruit, employ, supervise, and evaluate faculty Engage faculty in shared governance Academically advise students and monitor academic advising Recruit and retain students Recommend a schedule of classes to be offered in the department each semester Administer college policies and procedures Ensure the curriculum is robust and relevant Develop and assess program and student learning outcomes Actively serve on college committees Review and revise department catalog information Project a professional, positive, and upbeat disposition Meet established deadlines Utilize and remain current with the colleges and instructional technologies Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications A terminal degree in English or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered. Evidence of successful college teaching experience is required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred At least three years of successful teaching experience at the college or university level.

Application Process Applications must include: 1. A Talladega College application 2. A cover letter addressing the qualifications 3. A teaching philosophy 4. A reference letter 5. A current curriculum vita 6. Copies of all transcripts 7. Names, addresses, titles, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least 3 professional references

Submit all application materials to: hr@talladega.edu. Questions about the application process may be directed to hr@talladega.edu

Talladega College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.