• Assistant Professor of English

    Utica University (Utica, NY)


    Position Information

    **Job Title** 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 (*).

     

    1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    2. HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

    3. HigherEdJobs.com

    4. InsideHigherEd.com

    5. Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

    6. Ithaca Journal

    7. Personal Referral

    8. Utica University Website

    9. Albany Times Union

    10. Binghamton Press & Sun

    11. careerbuilders.com

    12. centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

    13. Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

    14. Elmira Star Gazette

    15. Utica University Online Employment Website

    16. DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

    17. Historically Black Colleges and Universities

    18. Indeed.com

    19. Current Utica University Employee

    20. Referred by a Utica University Employee

    21. Referred by a non Utica University Employee

    22. Twitter

    23. LinkedIn-Job Posting

    24. LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

    25. Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

    26. Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

    27. Albany Times Union-newspaper

    28. Facebook

    29. Job Fair

    30. Search Firm

    31. NCAA

    32. PRISM Network

    33. HBCU Connect

    34. DiverseJobs

    35. Other

    36. Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?(Open Ended Question)

    37. Do you have a PhD?

    38. Yes

    39. No

    40. Have you taught courses in Science Fiction & Fantasy Literature?

    41. Yes

    42. No

    43. Have you taught an African American Literature course?

    44. Yes

    45. No

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

    47. Yes

    48. No

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

    50. Yes

    51. No

    52. Have you published novels or short fiction?

    53. Yes

    54. No

     

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

    1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

    2. Cover Letter

    Optional Documents

    1. Letter of Reference #1

    2. Letter of Reference #2

    3. Letter of Reference #3