Teaching Faculty English Department at Southern Adventist University

Location: English DepartmentHours: Full-Time SalaryPay:Commensurate with experience and level of educational achievement according to Southern Adventist Universitys salary structure for faculty.Start Date: June 1 2026Job Summary:Southern Adventist University seeks an English professor to teach a range of writing courses including first-year and creative writing and may include professional or technical writing; courses may also include literature language rhetoric theory or other related areas. Specialization and professional experience in Creative Writing desired.Competencies Commitment to Biblical integration in and out of the classroom Strong student advocate who supports the learning and success of students from culturally diverse backgrounds in higher education Attitude of servant leadership Ability and willingness to adapt to changing procedures and methods Ability to foster a positive and productive work environment Innovative strategic thinking skills with the capability to implement goals and solve complex problems Skills to communicate effectively in a variety of modes and mediums Facility to read write and speak English fluentlyQualificationsPhD in English or MFA in Creative Writing preferred; Masters degree in the discipline (e.g. English Composition and Rhetoric Professional Writing Technical Writing) requiredSignificant experience teaching literature or writing (secondary and/or college level) or significant professional experience as a writer editor or related fieldExperience teaching first-year writingSpecial Requirements:Must have a strongly expressed commitment to Jesus Christ the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and an SDA church member in good and regular standing.Essential FunctionsPrepare and teach four courses (total of 12 credit hours) per semester plus one summer course (3 credit hours)Maintain and submit accurate records according to published deadlines (i.e. grades syllabi attendance records)Maintain regularly scheduled office hours (minimum of 8 hours weekly)Participate in up to 2-3 committees on campus as requestedAdvise English majors assisting students in making plans for timely degree completionParticipate in student/club/program/Southern activities on the weekend as scheduled throughout the yearParticipate in all English Department activities such as department meetings social gatherings and celebrationsMaintain competency in the field through professional developmentMaintain standards of conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional positionTake on additional duties as neededSpecial Note: When completing the application please attach a file with three letters of reference (describing the teaching scholarship and collegiality of the candidate). Key Skills Acting,Eclipse,Electrical Designing,Hr Executive Recruitment,Marketing & Operations Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1