Assistant Professor English - Creative Writing

TITLE: Assistant Professor of English

DEPARTMENT: College of Arts and Sciences

REPORTS TO: Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty-9 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time , Tenure Track Faculty

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: 

Teach undergraduate courses in English composition and creative writing (fiction and creative nonfiction).

This is a nine-month, tenure-track position. KSU faculty are teacher-scholars or teacher-artists with a focus on undergraduate teaching and a commitment to the liberal arts. Teaching faculty are responsible for providing the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and enrich the educational environment of the university and surrounding community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach upper-level courses in creative writing and composition courses in the General Education curriculum in the best manner to facilitate student learning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• The successful candidate will teach courses as assigned in the English Department, including upper-level creative writing classes (especially fiction and creative nonfiction), first-year writing, and other English courses. 
• In addition to these duties, faculty members will teach in the day, evening and online programs;
• Maintain office hours
• Attend meetings,
• Participate in the governance of the college at the department, discipline, campus, and college-wide levels; 
• Perform other duties within scope of this position as assigned by the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Mastery of course content and demonstrated leadership ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, technology, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative and distance learning
• Demonstrates ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning, civic engagement, and the effective use of technology.
• Commitment to diversity in teaching and learning

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 

OTHER DUTIES: 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A terminal degree in creative writing, significant creative publications and experience teaching full-time at the college level are both required.
• The candidate should possess strong oral and written communication skills, be able to teach students from a variety of backgrounds and demonstrate knowledge of instructional technology and assessment practices.
• Must possess the ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods, relate to diverse students, and facilitate student learning.
• Must show evidence of strong creative productivity and potential.

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The work is mostly sedentary. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying papers, books and other small items. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Internal Candidates are Encouraged to Apply

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.