Description
Associate Professor of English who teaches advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, conducts and publishes peer-reviewed scholarship, mentors students and junior colleagues, seeks research funding, and leads curriculum and service initiatives.
- • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in English language and literature.
- • Prepare and update syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and materials.
- • Lead seminars and moderate scholarly discussions.
- • Evaluate and grade student work with timely feedback.
- • Design, administer, and grade exams and assessments; supervise TAs as needed.
- • Maintain accurate records of attendance and grades.
- • Hold regular office hours for advising and mentoring.
- • Advise students on academic plans, research, and careers.
- • Supervise graduate theses, dissertations, and independent studies.
- • Mentor junior faculty and teaching assistants.
- • Conduct original research or creative work and publish in peer-reviewed venues.
- • Seek external and internal funding through grant proposals.
- • Present research at conferences and in scholarly networks.
- • Collaborate on teaching, research, and program initiatives.
- • Lead curriculum development and program assessment.
- • Select textbooks and learning resources; coordinate adoptions across sections.
- • Chair or serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
- • Participate in student recruitment, orientation, and placement.
- • Write letters of recommendation for students and advisees.
- • Review manuscripts, book proposals, or grants for publishers or agencies.
- • Serve as faculty adviser to student organizations or publications.
- • Engage in community outreach and campus cultural events.
- • Use inclusive pedagogies and support diverse learners.
- • Teach and develop online and hybrid courses.
- • Coordinate multi-section courses and schedule classes as needed.
- • Compile and update bibliographies and reading lists.
- • Oversee and assess instruction by TAs, graders, or instructors.
- • Participate in faculty hiring, mentoring, and annual reviews.
- • Perform administrative duties; may serve as program director or interim chair.
- • Provide professional consulting related to field specialization.
- • Provide additional academic support and connect students to writing resources.
- • Maintain professional development through reading and training.
- • Travel for research, archives work, and study-abroad leadership.
- • Uphold departmental policies and accreditation standards.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
