Assistant Professor of English

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Institution Northern State University

Working Title Assistant Professor of English

Posting Number F01549P

Department NSU-Arts & Sciences

Physical Location of Position (City) Aberdeen

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Northern State University’s Department of English, Communication, and Global Languages is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English position to begin August 2025.

Qualifications: Candidates must possess a PhD in English or closely related field (ABDs with a definite completion date prior to August 2025 will be considered) and have a commitment to undergraduate education. We are seeking candidates with a strong background in professional writing, especially writing for digital media and/or generative AI, to teach first- and second-year composition, contemporary rhetoric, and professional writing.

Responsibilities: The applicant will be expected to teach Composition I and II, Contemporary Rhetoric, Media Writing and Media Editing, and Professional Writing. Other expectations include serving as advisor to the university’s student-run news publication The Exponent, maintaining an active research and scholarly agenda, mentoring undergraduate students in research and career readiness, maintaining a strong campus presence, engaging in cross-disciplinary academic collaborations, and supporting student recruitment and retention efforts, and performing other duties as assigned such as teaching a First-Year Seminar to incoming freshman.

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Open Until Filled Yes

First Consideration Date 10/31/2024

Advertised Salary Depends on Experience

Duration of the Term 9 months

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Appointment Percent 100%

Tenure Status Tenure Track

Proposed Rank Assistant Professor

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Typical Hours Worked Per Week 40

Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

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Department Description and Cultural ExpectationsSetting: Northern State University is a premier regional institution characterized by outstanding instruction, extraordinary community relations, and excellent co-curricular opportunities. NSU is consistently ranked as one of the best public undergraduate institutions in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. NSU is organized into the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Fine Arts, and College of Professional Studies including the Millicent Atkins School of Education and the School of Business. NSU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, as well as multiple disciplinary accrediting bodies. NSU is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, a vibrant community in northeastern SD. The city has a population of approximately 30,000 and is a cultural, retail, banking, agribusiness, and healthcare hub for the region. The University enjoys a positive and strong relationship with the city and region. With more than $100 million invested over the last decade, Northern State University is experiencing transformative positive momentum. Recent new buildings, renovations and projects under construction include significant updates to the Johnson Fine Arts Center and Barnett Athletics Center, three new residence halls, the new Jewett Regional Science Education Center, and a new regional Sports Complex with athletic and recreational fields.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Northern State University is committed to building a welcoming culture of belonging and collegiality that respects diversity in knowledge, culture and world view. Northern seeks faculty who will engage with individuals of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives to increase awareness, understanding, respect and opportunity for all.

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