Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Chair (Fall 2026)

Department:

English

Type:

Full Time

Contact Name:

Talladega College Office of Human Resources

Contact Email:

hr@talladega.edu

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Chair

Location: Talladega College

Position Overview: Talladega College seeks a qualified, experienced, student-centered, and collegial Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Department Chair. The Department of English houses modern languages, literature, and Humanities in the School of Humanities and Fine Arts.

This position is a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant/Associate professor or ten-month Associate Professor and Chair position that reports to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Fine Arts. The position is slated to begin the Fall 2026 semester.

Department: English

Position Type: Full-time

Reports to: Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts

Key Responsibilities: Teaching/Administrative (Chair)

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent terminal degree in English, literature, or closely related field (ABD with scheduled defense date considered)
A record of professional performance and/or scholarly achievement
Experience recruiting and retaining majors
Evidence of program creation
At least three years of successful teaching experience at the college or university level

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline
Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level (e.g., Student Evaluations of Instruction)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and faculty from diverse backgrounds
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to oversee all aspects of the department, related curricula, and degree programs

Duties and Responsibilities for Assistant/Associate Professor (9-month)

Teach 5-5 course load in traditional (in-person), blended (hybrid), and online formats, using established LMS
Advise and mentor students
Recruit and retain students to the major
Maintain student records and related data
Abide by College policies and procedures
Participate in official College ceremonies and events
Collaborate to develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
Serve actively on College-wide committees
Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content
Project and maintain a professional disposition
Meet established deadlines
Utilize and remain current with the College’s instructional technologies
Liaise between students and department chair
Maintain an active research agenda
Perform other duties as assigned

Duties/Responsibilities for Department Chair (10-month)

Teach a reduced course load (e.g., 4-4) in traditional (in-person), blended (hybrid), and online formats, using established LMS
Recruit, supervise, and evaluate faculty within purview
Engage faculty in shared governance
Advise and mentor students
Monitor academic advising and registration
Recruit and retain students to the major
Maintain student records and related department data
Facilitate graduation application submissions
Recommend faculty schedules and course offerings each semester
Abide by College policies and procedures
Participate in official College ceremonies and events
Facilitate the creation of robust and relevant curricula
Develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
Serve actively on College-wide committees
Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content
Project and maintain a professional disposition
Meet established deadlines
Utilize and remain current with the College’s instructional technologies
Liaise between students, faculty, and leadership
Maintain an active research agenda
Perform other duties as assigned

Other Requirements:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and administrators
A commitment to diversity within the discipline and the broader academic community
A passion for mentoring and preparing future educators to engage with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities

Rank and Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Application Process: Interested, qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

A completed Talladega College Application for Employment
A cover letter outlining qualifications, teaching philosophy, research interests, and vision for the department/major(s)
A current curriculum vitae (CV)
Unofficial transcripts of all earned degrees from accredited institutions

Note: Official transcripts will be requested upon hire.

A statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda

Contact information for at least three professional references

Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations, sample syllabi, videos) and leadership (for Chair)

Reviews of candidates will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should forward application materials to:

Human Resource Office, Talladega College

627 W. Battle Street

Talladega, AL 35160

hr@talladega.edu

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