Assistant Professor/English with TELL/TESOL - Rhet/Comp - University of Indianapolis

Job Description

The Department of English in the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Indianapolis is seeking a faculty member for a nine-month, tenure track appointment at the assistant professor level. 

Candidates should show expertise in rhetoric and composition and be able to teach courses ranging from introductory composition to advanced courses in the discipline. Preferred candidates should also show experience/education in TESOL/TELL and/or writing program adminstration. Additional expertise
in other areas will also be considered.

The department offers (or will offer starting in the fall) undergraduate majors in literary studies and in creative writing, editing, and publishing writing; minors in literary studies, creative writing, and professional writing and editing; concentrations in writing and teaching English language learners; and an M.A. in English, and teaches a variety of general education courses for students across the University. All faculty teach courses at various levels, including general education courses.

Responsibilities include teaching 24 credit hours per year; providing service to the department, College, University, and/or community; and making scholarly contributions to the discipline.

Candidates should submit a cover, letter, CV, copies of unofficial transcripts, and names and contact information for three references by January 17 for full consideration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in English or related field (with a minimum of 18 credits of graduate coursework in English)
• Experience/education teaching English language learners (TELL/TESOL) and/or qualifications for writing program administration
• Ability to teach a range of students in a variety of classes
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues in and out of the department
• Participation in service and scholarship activities

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.   

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.   

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
 

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.