Assistant or Associate Professor of English - World Literature

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours per academic year, including rhetoric, general education survey courses, and upper-division courses for English majors
• Deliver PEAK intensive experiential interdisciplinary courses during May terms on a rotating schedule
• Provide academic advising, mentoring, and tutoring to support student success
• Engage in professional development and scholarship to maintain currency in the field
• Support undergraduate research opportunities and mentor students in senior capstone experiences
• Serve on various committees within the School, College, and Faculty Senate

Requirements

• PhD in English, Comparative Literature, or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Teaching experience in English or an associated field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in program administration
• Comparable teaching experience at the college level
• MFA in Creative Writing
• Secondary specialization in environmental literature or ecopoetics

Benefits

• Medical coverage through Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO and EPO plans
• Dental and voluntary vision plans, including orthodontia for children
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits including a supplemental plan with up to 5% employer match after one year
• Tuition waiver benefits for undergraduate courses and participation in the Tuition Exchange Program

About the Company

Lees-McRae is a small, four-year, liberal arts college serving Appalachia and the Southeastern United States. Located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Banner Elk, North Carolina, the college offers a unique environment for outdoor enthusiasts and academic excellence.