Elon University
ENGLISH Creative Writing/Poetry. Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track poet at the assistant professor level, beginning mid-August 2022.
Requirements: MFA or higher, an active record of publication in top-tier journals and/or presses, and a record of innovation and excellence in undergraduate teaching. We especially seek candidates with a teaching history that demonstrates an explicit engagement with, and commitment to, understanding experiences shaped by race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality, dis/ability, religion, and/or class.
A successful applicant will be prepared to teach the intermediate poetry course, as well as multi-genre introductory and upper-level creative writing courses, including the senior seminar. The applicant should also be equipped to teach first-year writing, literature, and/or interdisciplinary courses in the Elon Core Curriculum, and to mentor students pursuing creative thesis projects. The Creative Writing program at Elon is a tight-knit community. Applicants should be prepared to engage openly and frequently with students both in and out of the classroom.
Elon is a dynamic private, coeducational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning on a liberal-arts-based residential campus. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at www.elon.edu . <http://www.elon.edu>.
Applications must be received by November 16, 2021. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a portfolio of selected work (links and/or PDF, 15 pages maximum), and three letters of recommendation to Drew Perry at crw-poetry2022@elon.edu . Include your name in the subject line. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to a climate of inclusivity, are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter. We may request additional materials at a later date.
Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
ENGLISH Creative Writing/Poetry. Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track poet at the assistant professor level, beginning mid-August 2022.
Requirements: MFA or higher, an active record of publication in top-tier journals and/or presses, and a record of innovation and excellence in undergraduate teaching. We especially seek candidates with a teaching history that demonstrates an explicit engagement with, and commitment to, understanding experiences shaped by race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality, dis/ability, religion, and/or class.
A successful applicant will be prepared to teach the intermediate poetry course, as well as multi-genre introductory and upper-level creative writing courses, including the senior seminar. The applicant should also be equipped to teach first-year writing, literature, and/or interdisciplinary courses in the Elon Core Curriculum, and to mentor students pursuing creative thesis projects. The Creative Writing program at Elon is a tight-knit community. Applicants should be prepared to engage openly and frequently with students both in and out of the classroom.
Elon is a dynamic private, coeducational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning on a liberal-arts-based residential campus. To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at www.elon.edu . <http://www.elon.edu>.
Applications must be received by November 16, 2021. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a portfolio of selected work (links and/or PDF, 15 pages maximum), and three letters of recommendation to Drew Perry at crw-poetry2022@elon.edu . Include your name in the subject line. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of people, and who can contribute to a climate of inclusivity, are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter. We may request additional materials at a later date.
Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to advancing a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
Hope College
Holland, MI
Description
English – Assistant Professor, Creative Writing—Fiction The Department of English at Hope College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Creative Writing—Fiction to begin Academic Year ‘22 - ‘23. Successful candidates will have a strong grounding in contemporary fiction and narrative technique. The typical teaching load is three four-credit courses per semester. This could include intermediate and advanced fiction, introductory multi-genre creative writing, and first-year writing. Department members also teach other courses in our General Education Program. Preferences will be given to creative writers whose creative, research, and teaching interests supplement and expand our departmental program, especially with secondary interests in professional writing, non-fiction creative writing, and perhaps graphic narrative. Additional duties will include academic advising and supporting students in a thriving program, maintaining an active publication profile, recruitment of potential incoming students, and participation in faculty governance within and outside the department.
Qualifications
The position requires an MFA or PhD in creative writing, evidence of outstanding college-level teaching, and a strong publication record. Hope College is committed to creating a diverse, ecumenical Christian academic community that invites all its members into a holistic and robust engagement with the historic Christian faith. The college’s board, faculty, administration, and staff are committed to the Christian faith as expressed in the ecumenical creeds of the ancient church. Individuals interested in this position must demonstrate a commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective, including a mature understanding of and commitment to the historic Christian faith.
Application Instructions
Candidates are asked to submit:
a letter of application;
a curriculum vitae;
a teaching statement;
a writing sample of not more than twenty-five pages;
a statement indicating a willingness to commit to and engage with
the mission of Hope College ,
our Christian Aspirations , and
the Hope College ethic of Inclusive Excellence ;
and contact information for three references, including email addresses (references will be contacted by Hope College Human Resources upon application with instructions for submitting their reference).
Review of applications will begin on December 4, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by this date will receive full consideration.
About Hope
Hope College is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community. Hope offers an academically rigorous, co-education and residential education to undergraduate students. Hope College had a 2020-2021 enrollment of 3061 students. Fall 2020 first-time undergraduates entering Hope came from 26 different states. Degree-seekers at Hope in 2020-2021 included 62 students from countries outside of the United States. Affiliated with the Reformed Church in America since its founding in 1866, Hope College is known for in invitational ecumenical atmosphere, friendly campus community, and well-balanced academic and co-curricular offerings. Hope’s beautiful campus is located just steps from award-winning downtown Holland, Michigan, and is less than seven miles from Lake Michigan. At Hope College, accomplished faculty and staff mentor student to recognize the interconnectedness of the world and cultivate the skills, perspectives, and habits that help them flourish inside and outside the classroom. Recognizes as a national leader in undergraduate research and scholarship, Hope provides exceptional professional preparation and life-changing education experiences that equip students for success after graduation. The college has consistently ranked among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges and is features in the book Colleges That Change Lives . Hope College is a community that aspires to be faithful, welcoming and transformational. Accordingly, the college is committed to being a place where all experience a sense of belonging. Students of all faiths — and no faith — are welcome at Hope, as are students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. In 2020-2021, 15.5 percent of enrolled students were U.S. students of color. On Hope's campus, there is broad understanding that, in order to best prepare students for lives of leadership and service in a global society, the college must have diversity among its faculty and staff. In 2020-2021, 16.81 percent of Hope's full-time faculty were U.S. persons of color. About Holland: Holland, Michigan is located in the heart of West Michigan, on the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. The city is known for being a friendly college town, a beautiful vacation destination, and annual host of both the Tulip Time Festival and Tulipanes Festival. With a city population of 33,000, Holland resides within the greater Holland-Zeeland area populated by 100,000 — 30 minutes from Grand Rapids, 2.5 hours from Ann Arbor and Chicago and 3 hours from Detroit. Holland features a picturesque downtown just steps from the Hope College campus — home to restaurants, cafés, shops and a popular farmer’s market — as well as miles of sandy beaches, nationally ranked school districts and charming parks throughout the surrounding area. In recent years, Holland has earned recognition for being one of the “Best Beach Towns to Live In” (WalletHub, 2018), “Prettiest Towns” (Architectural Digest, 2018) and “Best Cities for Global Trade” (Global Trade Magazine, 2017) as well as the #1 “Best Small City to Start a Business” (WalletHub 2018). The City of Holland has also earned several top honors for the “America in Bloom” competition, including awards for “Environmental Efforts” and “Coolest Downtown.” The Holland area is strengthened by its diversity, with people of color comprising 33% of the city’s population. The Latino community is particularly vibrant, accounting for 24% of Holland residents. For more about neighborhoods, recreation, businesses, and life in Holland, visit the city’s “Live in Holland Michigan” website. Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of all persons as bearers of God's image. It is Hope College policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or weight, except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
Description
English – Assistant Professor, Creative Writing—Fiction The Department of English at Hope College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Creative Writing—Fiction to begin Academic Year ‘22 - ‘23. Successful candidates will have a strong grounding in contemporary fiction and narrative technique. The typical teaching load is three four-credit courses per semester. This could include intermediate and advanced fiction, introductory multi-genre creative writing, and first-year writing. Department members also teach other courses in our General Education Program. Preferences will be given to creative writers whose creative, research, and teaching interests supplement and expand our departmental program, especially with secondary interests in professional writing, non-fiction creative writing, and perhaps graphic narrative. Additional duties will include academic advising and supporting students in a thriving program, maintaining an active publication profile, recruitment of potential incoming students, and participation in faculty governance within and outside the department.
Qualifications
The position requires an MFA or PhD in creative writing, evidence of outstanding college-level teaching, and a strong publication record. Hope College is committed to creating a diverse, ecumenical Christian academic community that invites all its members into a holistic and robust engagement with the historic Christian faith. The college’s board, faculty, administration, and staff are committed to the Christian faith as expressed in the ecumenical creeds of the ancient church. Individuals interested in this position must demonstrate a commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective, including a mature understanding of and commitment to the historic Christian faith.
Application Instructions
Candidates are asked to submit:
a letter of application;
a curriculum vitae;
a teaching statement;
a writing sample of not more than twenty-five pages;
a statement indicating a willingness to commit to and engage with
the mission of Hope College ,
our Christian Aspirations , and
the Hope College ethic of Inclusive Excellence ;
and contact information for three references, including email addresses (references will be contacted by Hope College Human Resources upon application with instructions for submitting their reference).
Review of applications will begin on December 4, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by this date will receive full consideration.
About Hope
Hope College is a four-year liberal arts college where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith join together in a supportive and welcoming community. Hope offers an academically rigorous, co-education and residential education to undergraduate students. Hope College had a 2020-2021 enrollment of 3061 students. Fall 2020 first-time undergraduates entering Hope came from 26 different states. Degree-seekers at Hope in 2020-2021 included 62 students from countries outside of the United States. Affiliated with the Reformed Church in America since its founding in 1866, Hope College is known for in invitational ecumenical atmosphere, friendly campus community, and well-balanced academic and co-curricular offerings. Hope’s beautiful campus is located just steps from award-winning downtown Holland, Michigan, and is less than seven miles from Lake Michigan. At Hope College, accomplished faculty and staff mentor student to recognize the interconnectedness of the world and cultivate the skills, perspectives, and habits that help them flourish inside and outside the classroom. Recognizes as a national leader in undergraduate research and scholarship, Hope provides exceptional professional preparation and life-changing education experiences that equip students for success after graduation. The college has consistently ranked among the nation’s top liberal arts colleges and is features in the book Colleges That Change Lives . Hope College is a community that aspires to be faithful, welcoming and transformational. Accordingly, the college is committed to being a place where all experience a sense of belonging. Students of all faiths — and no faith — are welcome at Hope, as are students of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. In 2020-2021, 15.5 percent of enrolled students were U.S. students of color. On Hope's campus, there is broad understanding that, in order to best prepare students for lives of leadership and service in a global society, the college must have diversity among its faculty and staff. In 2020-2021, 16.81 percent of Hope's full-time faculty were U.S. persons of color. About Holland: Holland, Michigan is located in the heart of West Michigan, on the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Macatawa. The city is known for being a friendly college town, a beautiful vacation destination, and annual host of both the Tulip Time Festival and Tulipanes Festival. With a city population of 33,000, Holland resides within the greater Holland-Zeeland area populated by 100,000 — 30 minutes from Grand Rapids, 2.5 hours from Ann Arbor and Chicago and 3 hours from Detroit. Holland features a picturesque downtown just steps from the Hope College campus — home to restaurants, cafés, shops and a popular farmer’s market — as well as miles of sandy beaches, nationally ranked school districts and charming parks throughout the surrounding area. In recent years, Holland has earned recognition for being one of the “Best Beach Towns to Live In” (WalletHub, 2018), “Prettiest Towns” (Architectural Digest, 2018) and “Best Cities for Global Trade” (Global Trade Magazine, 2017) as well as the #1 “Best Small City to Start a Business” (WalletHub 2018). The City of Holland has also earned several top honors for the “America in Bloom” competition, including awards for “Environmental Efforts” and “Coolest Downtown.” The Holland area is strengthened by its diversity, with people of color comprising 33% of the city’s population. The Latino community is particularly vibrant, accounting for 24% of Holland residents. For more about neighborhoods, recreation, businesses, and life in Holland, visit the city’s “Live in Holland Michigan” website. Hope College seeks to be a community that affirms the dignity of all persons as bearers of God's image. It is Hope College policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, family status, genetic information, height, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or weight, except in the event of a bona fide occupational qualification. Hope College is an equal opportunity employer.
Elon University
Elon, NC
The School of Education at Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education position specializing in reading/literacy education , beginning August 2022.
Elon University’s School of Education is committed to supporting the development of teachers of reading/literacy grounded in equity and access. We seek candidates with a commitment to working with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds in teaching reading and literacy-related content. Candidates contributing to the climate of diversity, equity and inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter.
The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teacher preparation programs and Elon’s General Studies (CORE) Curriculum, with possible teaching opportunities in the master’s program in education. Responsibilities include teaching K-8 reading/literacy content, children’s literature, English language arts methods and related courses, as well as collaborating with public school partners for practicum and student teacher supervision. Additional responsibilities include student advising and undergraduate research mentorship, service to the department, university, and profession. In addition, candidates must demonstrate a record of, or potential for, scholarly activity, including professional publications and presentations.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or Ed.D. (ABD considered with completion by starting date) from an appropriately accredited institution in reading education, curriculum and instruction, literacy education, literacy studies, teacher education and development, or related field.
Successful experience as a practicing teacher in K- 12 schools, for reading/literacy, reading specialist/ interventionist, literacy coach or related area.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, mentoring and/or advising that contributes to an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Record of, or potential for scholarly research commensurate with rank.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful experience teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
Experience teaching online courses and/or demonstrated competency using web teaching technologies.
Supervision of clinical field experiences in K-12 schools.
Knowledge and/or experience in mentoring of the edTPA assessment process.
About the University:
Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal art based residential campus. The university has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered environment for experiential learning, emphasizing strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional programs. The 446 full-time faculty members teach in more than 60 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs. Elon’s four-year graduation rate of 79 percent ranks in the top six percent in the nation. Elon’s 6,277 undergraduate and 811 graduate students come from 48 states and 47 other countries. About 24 percent are from North Carolina, with strong enrollment numbers from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and across the country.
Elon is ranked among the top 100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #11 for innovation. Elon is the only university in the nation recognized by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Included are #1 rankings for study abroad and learning communities and #2 rankings for first-year experiences and service-learning.
To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at www.elon.edu .
To Apply:
Please send (1) letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) names and contact information, including email, for three references and (4) unofficial transcripts to: elonliteracy2021@elon.edu
Please combine all documents into a single attachment for upload. Review of candidates will begin September 15, 2021 and continue until the position has been filled.
Dr. Joan Barnatt
c/o Debbie Perry, Program Assistant
elonliteracy2021@elon.edu
School of Education
Campus Box 2105
Elon University
Elon, NC 27244
Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Confirmation of eligibility to teach in the United States should be addressed in the cover letter. Elon University complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal law requires proper identification of identity and employability prior to final consideration for this position. Credentials will be verified.
The School of Education at Elon University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education position specializing in reading/literacy education , beginning August 2022.
Elon University’s School of Education is committed to supporting the development of teachers of reading/literacy grounded in equity and access. We seek candidates with a commitment to working with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds in teaching reading and literacy-related content. Candidates contributing to the climate of diversity, equity and inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter.
The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate teacher preparation programs and Elon’s General Studies (CORE) Curriculum, with possible teaching opportunities in the master’s program in education. Responsibilities include teaching K-8 reading/literacy content, children’s literature, English language arts methods and related courses, as well as collaborating with public school partners for practicum and student teacher supervision. Additional responsibilities include student advising and undergraduate research mentorship, service to the department, university, and profession. In addition, candidates must demonstrate a record of, or potential for, scholarly activity, including professional publications and presentations.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. or Ed.D. (ABD considered with completion by starting date) from an appropriately accredited institution in reading education, curriculum and instruction, literacy education, literacy studies, teacher education and development, or related field.
Successful experience as a practicing teacher in K- 12 schools, for reading/literacy, reading specialist/ interventionist, literacy coach or related area.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, research, mentoring and/or advising that contributes to an environment of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Record of, or potential for scholarly research commensurate with rank.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful experience teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
Experience teaching online courses and/or demonstrated competency using web teaching technologies.
Supervision of clinical field experiences in K-12 schools.
Knowledge and/or experience in mentoring of the edTPA assessment process.
About the University:
Elon is a dynamic private, co-educational, comprehensive institution that is a national model for actively engaging faculty and students in teaching and learning in a liberal art based residential campus. The university has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered environment for experiential learning, emphasizing strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional programs. The 446 full-time faculty members teach in more than 60 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs. Elon’s four-year graduation rate of 79 percent ranks in the top six percent in the nation. Elon’s 6,277 undergraduate and 811 graduate students come from 48 states and 47 other countries. About 24 percent are from North Carolina, with strong enrollment numbers from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and across the country.
Elon is ranked among the top 100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #11 for innovation. Elon is the only university in the nation recognized by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Included are #1 rankings for study abroad and learning communities and #2 rankings for first-year experiences and service-learning.
To learn more about Elon, please visit the University web site at www.elon.edu .
To Apply:
Please send (1) letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) names and contact information, including email, for three references and (4) unofficial transcripts to: elonliteracy2021@elon.edu
Please combine all documents into a single attachment for upload. Review of candidates will begin September 15, 2021 and continue until the position has been filled.
Dr. Joan Barnatt
c/o Debbie Perry, Program Assistant
elonliteracy2021@elon.edu
School of Education
Campus Box 2105
Elon University
Elon, NC 27244
Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants. Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. Confirmation of eligibility to teach in the United States should be addressed in the cover letter. Elon University complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal law requires proper identification of identity and employability prior to final consideration for this position. Credentials will be verified.