Teaching Assistant Professor

Department English and Comp Literature – 311500 Posting Open Date 07/23/2024 Application Deadline 08/05/2024 Open Until Filled No Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Teaching Assistant Professor Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty Vacancy ID FAC0005154 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $52,000 Proposed Start Date 01/01/2025 Be a Tar Heel!

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of English & Comparative features eight concentrations; we are eager for candidates who could contribute to our concentrations in Writing, Editing, and Digital Publishing (WEDP) and in Science, Medicine and Literature (SML). The Department provides multiple resources for faculty who engage with digital research and instruction, most notably the Digital Literacy and Communications (DLC) Lab. The DLC lab serves as a hub for innovation in digital pedagogies by exploring strategies to teach digital writing through web development, social media, and games. Additionally, the English & Comparative Literature is home to HHIVE Lab, a center for health humanities research and teaching. The Department also partners with Carolina Digital Humanities, the Research Hub, and the Media Resource Center. All students at UNC-Chapel Hill are equipped with laptops and have free access to the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite.

Position Summary

The Department of English & Comparative Literature at UNC-Chapel Hill invites applications for a full-time assistant teaching professor to begin July 1, 2024. The Teaching Professor track is a full-time faculty position and affords the possibility of reappointment and promotion with opportunities for professional development. The position requires a 3/3 teaching load with the possibility of teaching additional courses in summer through the summer school program. We are looking for a versatile instructor with a terminal degree (Ph.D. or MFA) in English Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, Creative Writing, or a related field who can teach courses that emphasize composition, text, and analysis in the Writing Program (which includes the first-year course, Writing at the Research University, and specialized writing in the disciplines courses) or other concentrations within the major in English & Comparative Literature. We are especially interested in candidates with additional expertise in editing, publishing, technical communication, health humanities, disability studies, or writing in the natural sciences.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in Rhetoric and Composition, Creative Writing, English Literature, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Industry experience in technical or professional writing, editing, or publishing * Experience teaching students how to use industry-preferred software (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Markdown) * Interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary research and teaching interests.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

N/A

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Please provide the following items with your submission: 1. A Cover letter that details your teaching experience, professional interests, and how you see yourself adding to the department’s strengths in teaching 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Two letters of recommendation on letterhead • A statement of teaching philosophy 4. Materials from two courses (course syllabus and one or two exemplary assignments) 5. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. course evaluations).

Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/284967 Department Contact Name and Title Michael Gutierrez, Teaching Associate Professor Department Contact Telephone or Email mgutie@email.unc.edu Academic Personnel Office Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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