Assistant Professor of English – British Literature

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credit hours per academic year, including rhetoric, survey courses, and upper-division English major courses
• Manage classrooms, conduct student assessments, and maintain professional standards for syllabi and grading
• Mentor students in senior research or capstone experiences
• Provide academic advising and support to students after their first year
• Engage in professional development and scholarship to maintain currency in the field
• Participate in college service through committees, the Faculty Senate, and administrative meetings
• Lead PEAK intensive experiential interdisciplinary courses during May terms on a rotating basis

Requirements

• PhD in English, British Literature, or a related field 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 program administration experience
• Comparable teaching experience at the college level
• Experience teaching beginning level rhetoric and composition courses
• MFA in Creative Writing
• Secondary specialization in environmental literature or rhetoric

Benefits

• Medical coverage through Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO and EPO plans
• Dental and voluntary vision plans
• 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 faculty and students, situated near popular outdoor destinations like the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail.