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The Department of English at Western Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 10, 2026, with expertise in Secondary English Education.

We seek a teacher-scholar committed to preparing the next generation of secondary English educators, advancing scholarship in the teaching of literature and composition, and building partnerships with local and regional schools. The successful candidate will contribute to our English for Secondary Teaching major by offering courses in composition, literature, and pedagogy, as well as to our graduate programs (M.A. and M.F.A.) through pedagogy-focused courses. They will also serve as a leader in departmental and university outreach efforts with area and regional high school English teachers.

Responsibilities include:

+ Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in secondary English education, literature pedagogy, and composition pedagogy as well as general education courses (4/3 semester load).

+ Advising and mentoring English for Secondary Teaching majors.

+ Contributing to the teaching of pedagogy in our M.A. and M.F.A. programs.

+ Developing and sustaining outreach partnerships with regional secondary schools and teachers.

+ Maintaining an active research and publication agenda in English education or related areas.

+ Engaging in service to the department, college, and profession.

About the Department:

The Department of English at Western Kentucky University is home to a vibrant community of scholars and teachers committed to literary studies, creative writing, professional writing, and English education. We offer a range of undergraduate majors and minors, as well as the M.A. in English and M.F.A. in Creative Writing.

Job Requirements:

+ Ph.D. in English by August 2026.

+ Demonstrated expertise in secondary English pedagogy.

+ Evidence of successful teaching at the postsecondary level.

+ Strong potential for scholarly productivity.

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

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