AssistantAssociate Professor of English and Chair at Talladega College

Position Overview: Talladega College seeks a qualified experienced student-centered and collegialAssistant/Associate Professor of English and Department Chair. The Department of English housesmodern 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 AssociateProfessor and Chair position that reports to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Fine Arts. Theposition is slated to begin the Spring 2026 semester.Department: EnglishPosition Type: Full-timeReports to: Dean of Humanities and Fine ArtsKey Responsibilities: Teaching/Administrative (Chair)Preferred Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy or equivalent terminal degree in English literature or closelyrelated 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 levelMinimum Qualifications: Masters degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline Evidence of successful teaching at the collegiate level (e.g. Student Evaluations ofInstruction) Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and faculty from diversebackgrounds Strong organizational communication and leadership skills Ability to oversee all aspects of the department related curricula and degree programsDuties and Responsibilities for Assistant/Associate Professor (9-month) Teach 5-5 course load in traditional (in-person) blended (hybrid) and online formatsusing 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 Colleges instructional technologies Liaise between students and department chair Maintain an active research agenda Perform other duties as assignedDuties/Responsibilities for Department Chair (10-month) Teach a reduced course load (e.g. 4-4) in traditional (in-person) blended (hybrid) andonline 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 Colleges instructional technologies Liaise between students faculty and leadership Maintain an active research agenda Perform other duties as assignedOther Requirements: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with the ability towork 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 ofdiverse backgrounds and abilitiesRank and Salary:Commensurate with qualifications and experienceApplication Process: Interested qualified candidates should submit the following documents:1. A completed Talladega College Application for Employment2. A cover letter outlining qualifications teaching philosophy research interests and visionfor the department/major(s)3. A current curriculum vitae (CV)4. Unofficial transcripts of all earned degrees from accredited institutionsNote: Official transcripts will be requested upon hire.5. A statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda6. Contact information for at least three professional references7. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e. course evaluations sample syllabi videos) andleadership (for Chair)Reviews of candidates will begin immediately. Qualified candidates should forward applicationmaterials to:Human Resource Office Talladega College627 W. Battle StreetTalladega AL 35160oremailprotected Required Experience:Senior Manager Key Skills AI,Genetics,Clinical Trials,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Program Development,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1