Assistant Professor - English - 2686

Applicants should possess an earned doctorate in English, English Education, or a closely related field at time of appointment, along with evidence of successful teaching, evidence of scholarship, and commitment to university service. Candidates should have a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English, should hold current secondary teaching licensure, should have at least two years' teaching experience in public secondary or middle schools, and should be eligible for NC public school teaching licensure in Secondary English (9-12) and Middle Grades Language Arts (6-9). The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in English Education, supervise student teachers, and teach courses in the general education program.

Teaching, advising, service, scholarship

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in English Education, supervise student teachers, and teach courses in the general education program.

The Department of English, Theatre, and World Languages at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English/English Education position to begin August 2025. Applicants should possess an earned doctorate in English, English Education, or a closely related field at time of appointment, along with evidence of successful teaching, evidence of scholarship, and commitment to university service. Candidates should have a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English, should hold current secondary teaching licensure, should have at least two years' teaching experience in public secondary or middle schools, and should be eligible for NC public school teaching licensure in Secondary English (9-12) and Middle Grades Language Arts (6-9). The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in English Education, supervise student teachers, and teach courses in the general education program.

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in 1) teaching courses in one or more of the following areas: English Language Arts curriculum and methods, adolescent literature, and English Education research methods; 2) advising English Education majors and supervising their field experiences; and 3) developing and maintaining ongoing partnerships with local school districts.

All applicants must apply online via the UNC Pembroke Online Employment System at https://jobs.uncp.edu. Please attach cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be received no later than November 22. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled; incomplete applications will not be considered.

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This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.