North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive
Associate Professor or Professor/Chair English
Job Location
Greensboro Ndc, NC, United States
Job Description
Description:
The Chair of the English Department is the academic and chief administrative officer of the department. She/he is charged with leading the faculty and staff in advancing the department's research/scholarship, teaching, and service mission. The Chair is responsible for leading recruitment, retention, and assessment of programs within the department. She/he works with constituents to develop the departmental vision, develop a strategic plan, and achieve departmental goals. The Chair is also charged with promoting the Department through alumni and donor engagement, and ensuring the quality and competitiveness of its graduates. The Chair reports to and works collaboratively with the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
A&T's Department of English offers an undergraduate major and minor and two graduate degrees (M.A. and M.A.T.). The department teaches students how to think critically as well as how to understand and communicate in a diverse world. Degree programs in English are: BA in English, MA in English and African American Literature, BS in Secondary Education (English Education), and the MA in Teaching (English).
The Department of English is housed within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Detailed information about the Department is available online at: https://www.ncat.edu/cahss/departments/english/index.php
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS enrolls more than 1,950 students and has more than 150 faculty members
With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation's largest historically black university with an enrollment of more than 13,500 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System. NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics ( STEM ), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels.
Requirements:
A doctoral degree in English and an established record of teaching, research/scholarship, and service commensurate with appointment at the rank of professor. Leadership experience preferred.
Preferred:
The preferred candidate will have a specialty in one of the following areas: Rhetoric and Composition, African American Literature, English Literature, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, Technical Writing or a closely-related specialty. In addition, the preferred candidate will have significant prior administrative and management experience, good communication skills and a commitment to student success and promoting a diverse and inclusive culture.
Special Instructions:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
+ Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
+ Community Service Leave
+ Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC - Health Benefits
+ NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
+ 12 Paid Holidays
+ Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
+ Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
+ Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
+ Campus Recreation Center Discount
+ University Bookstore Discount
+ and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Location: Greensboro Ndc, NC, US
Posted Date: 12/21/2024
The Chair of the English Department is the academic and chief administrative officer of the department. She/he is charged with leading the faculty and staff in advancing the department's research/scholarship, teaching, and service mission. The Chair is responsible for leading recruitment, retention, and assessment of programs within the department. She/he works with constituents to develop the departmental vision, develop a strategic plan, and achieve departmental goals. The Chair is also charged with promoting the Department through alumni and donor engagement, and ensuring the quality and competitiveness of its graduates. The Chair reports to and works collaboratively with the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
A&T's Department of English offers an undergraduate major and minor and two graduate degrees (M.A. and M.A.T.). The department teaches students how to think critically as well as how to understand and communicate in a diverse world. Degree programs in English are: BA in English, MA in English and African American Literature, BS in Secondary Education (English Education), and the MA in Teaching (English).
The Department of English is housed within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Detailed information about the Department is available online at: https://www.ncat.edu/cahss/departments/english/index.php
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. CAHSS enrolls more than 1,950 students and has more than 150 faculty members
With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation's largest historically black university with an enrollment of more than 13,500 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System. NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics ( STEM ), business, and the arts and humanities. NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels.
Requirements:
A doctoral degree in English and an established record of teaching, research/scholarship, and service commensurate with appointment at the rank of professor. Leadership experience preferred.
Preferred:
The preferred candidate will have a specialty in one of the following areas: Rhetoric and Composition, African American Literature, English Literature, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, Technical Writing or a closely-related specialty. In addition, the preferred candidate will have significant prior administrative and management experience, good communication skills and a commitment to student success and promoting a diverse and inclusive culture.
Special Instructions:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
+ Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
+ Community Service Leave
+ Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC - Health Benefits
+ NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
+ 12 Paid Holidays
+ Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
+ Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
+ Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
+ Campus Recreation Center Discount
+ University Bookstore Discount
+ and more
This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
Location: Greensboro Ndc, NC, US
Posted Date: 12/21/2024
Contact Information
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