Lecturer of English

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Department of English, located in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Fayetteville State University, offers programs and curricula that explore the relationship among language, literature, history, culture, and new media. We offer four undergraduate concentrations and three graduate certificate programs, including a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with a Teaching/Licensure concentration, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with a Pre-Law concentration, a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with Creative and Professional Writing, a graduate certificate in Professional Writing, Teaching of Writing and English as a Second Language. We aim to increase faculty diversity, innovative research, and culturally relevant curriculum and mentorship through increased engagement and collaboration across campus and in partnership with the Pre-Law Society on issues of antiracism and diversity. We actively welcome applicants from communities historically marginalized and currently underrepresented in the academy.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The fixed-term lecturer position is a non-tenure-track, nine-month appointment. The fixed-term lecturer is expected to teach courses in English and Humanities, develop and teach new courses, advise/mentor students, and serve on department, college, and university committees. The fixed-term lecturer is expected to teach courses in whatever modality is needed (on-campus, online, virtual). The fixed-term lecturer is expected to complete a faculty teaching orientation offered by the Office of Faculty Development in compliance with the NC- SARA (National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements) requirements.

An earned MA or PhD in English from an accredited institution

This position will remain open until filled, special consideration for applicants who apply by December 1, 2024.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

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), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

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