What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of English position at BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY?
Buena Vista University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English position, beginning August 2025. We seek dynamic candidates with the ability to teach undergraduate courses in writing and composition at all levels. The successful candidate may also be tasked with coordinating and training undergraduate student tutors in the Center for Academic Excellence. This position carries a teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year, along with responsibilities in academic advising and participation in university committees. A Ph.D. in English, Linguistics, or Composition is preferred; ABD candidates will be considered.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong teaching skills, a commitment to student-centered advising and mentoring, and active engagement in university service. Candidates must have experience teaching first-year composition and creative writing. Background and interests in American literature and linguistics will be considered a plus.
BVU prepares students for lifelong success through transformational academic, professional, and co-curricular programs. In addition, Buena Vista University offers an exceptional faculty development program and opportunities for international experiences.
Buena Vista University’s main 60-acre campus is situated on the shores of beautiful Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre natural lake located in northwest Iowa. Storm Lake is one of Iowa's most diverse communities. It is one of Iowa's premier vacation spots, with an array of retail shopping and dining opportunities, and a vibrant arts and cultural environment. Businesses of various sizes ranging from small businesses to multinational corporations thrive in this Northwest Iowa city. Storm Lake residents enjoy a relatively low cost of living and a high quality of life.
Please submit a letter of application, graduate school transcripts (photocopies acceptable but official copies required for appointment), statement of teaching philosophy, student course evaluations, and current vita with the names of 3 references (including title, address, e-mail address, and telephone number). Review of applications will begin January 15th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
This position is not eligible for an employer-sponsored visa and all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
A background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer and especially welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to any aspect of the university’s diversity.
