What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of English Creative Nonfiction Job at Belmont University in position at Belmont University?
Required Education : A Ph.D. in English or Creative Writing or progress toward a terminal degree in the field of study is required.
Required Experience : Job responsibilities include undergraduate composition and undergraduate and graduate writing courses, as well as craft and workshop courses. Demonstrated excellence in teaching required. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in creative nonfiction as well as one or more of the following : secondary experience in fiction and / or poetry; young adult or graphic novels; literary magazines / journals; hybrid forms; environmental studies. Additionally, successful candidates will have published work in literary journals and / or at least one published book of creative (non)fiction. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college and university service. The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University. Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
Position purpose : The Assistant Professor of English will teach in the discipline at all levels.
Job functions :
- Complete 24 workload hours, or equivalent, per academic year.
- Advise and mentor students in research and other class-related projects.
- Engage in activities to support the mission and vision of Belmont University and the college in which you teach.
- Participate in departmental and university committee work.
- Engage in scholarly activity and professional development.
- Advise students in course selection and degree completion.
- Participate in a local church and the community.
- Abide by all relevant university and / or department procedures and policies.
- Manage online grading system.
- Timely submission of book orders, if textbooks required.
- Maintain regular office hours.
- The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
Required Qualifications :
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