• Assistant Professor of English

    Utica College (Utica, NY)


    Assistant Professor of English

     

    Posting Number F00808

     

    Position Type Faculty - Tenure Track

     

    Unionized Position Code AAUP

     

    Hours/Schedule Standard campus business hours: 8:00am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.

     

    Campus Main Campus, Utica NY

     

    Date Position Available 08/01/2025

     

    Posted Salary $63,500 per year

     

    FLSA Status Exempt

     

    Benefits Eligible Yes

     

    If yes, please select: All Benefits

     

    Position Summary Information

    Position Summary

    The Department of English at Utica University seeks an Assistant Professor specializing in Literature of the Americas and Creative Writing.

     

    Location Utica, NY

    Application Deadline 06/03/2025

    *Full consideration by*: 06/03/2025

     

    Open Until Filled No

    Major Responsibilities

    The Department of English at Utica University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English specializing in Literature of the Americas. We are looking for candidates with demonstrated excellence teaching the following courses: pre- and post-1865 surveys of American literatures; Women & Literature (with focus on motherhood, autofiction, and travel writing), as well as Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature. A secondary expertise in creative writing is also required; preference will be given to candidates with a range of published novels, novellas, and short fiction. Candidates must also have expertise teaching composition to first-generation college students and English language learners. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to develop curriculum and teach thematized general education courses that contribute to Utica University’s general education requirements and the English major, as well as contribute affiliated minors and interdisciplinary programs. The teaching load will consist of four courses per semester, and will typically include two sections of first-year composition every semester. Service may include advising the Literature Society and running creative writing workshops. Development of graduate courses in the applicant’s field for students seeking secondary education certification is possible.

    Driving Responsibilities

    Travel

     

    Supervises This position does not supervise.

     

    Education Required PhD

    Certification Required

    Education & Experience Qualifications

     

    Candidates must have PhD in hand.

     

    Minimum Skills/Abilities

     

    Experience teaching college level composition, upper-level literature, and general education courses.

     

    Applicant Documents Instructions

     

    To apply, submit a letter of application, CV, and three reference letters.

     

    Reference letters will be solicited

    EEO/AA Statement

    Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

    Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

    Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

     

    Posting Specific Questions

     

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

     

    + How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    + HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

    + HigherEdJobs.com

    + InsideHigherEd.com

    + Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

    + Ithaca Journal

    + Personal Referral

    + Utica University Website

    + Albany Times Union

    + Binghamton Press & Sun

    + careerbuilders.com

    + centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

    + Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

    + Elmira Star Gazette

    + Utica University Online Employment Website

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    + Historically Black Colleges and Universities

    + Indeed.com

    + Current Utica University Employee

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    + Twitter

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    + Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?

     

    (Open Ended Question)

     

    + Do you have a PhD?

    + Yes

    + No

    + Have you taught courses in Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature?

    + Yes

    + No

    + Have you taught an African American Literature course?

    + Yes

    + No

    + Have you taught literature classes that contributed to an Africana Studies Program?

    + Yes

    + No

    + Have you proposed and developed themed literature courses for a general education program?

    + Yes

    + No

    + Have you published novels or short fiction?

    + Yes

    + No

     

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    + Resume / Curriculum Vitae

    + Cover Letter

    Optional Documents

    + Letter of Reference #1

    + Letter of Reference #2

    + Letter of Reference #3