Professor of English

Simpson College, a private, nationally recognized regional college grounded in the liberal arts tradition and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English with a specialization in American literature to 1865. Additional interest and experience in ecocriticism and/or related fields is desirable. The successful candidate will be willing to identify as a generalist and to teach courses in the college's first-year and college-wide senior colloquium programs. Teaching load is 8 courses (24 hours) across three semesters (fall, spring, May term) per academic year, including composition. The college is in the process of revising its curriculum to reduce the regular teaching assignment to six courses across three semesters.

Simpson College encourages innovative teaching and seeks colleagues who will help its students of all ages develop critical intellectual skills and nurture values which foster personal worth and individuality for the purpose of living lives of leadership within a creative, diverse, and just community.

The position will begin August 24, 2010, and require a Ph.D., interdisciplinary interest, and experience and/or expressed interest in working at a primarily residential, liberal arts institution. Candidates for the position must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and a willingness to engage students in scholarship, research and/or creative work.

Submit application letter, curriculum vita, sample assignments, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to:

David Wolf, Chair
Department of English
|Simpson College
701 North C Street
Indianola, IA 50125

Review of applications will begin on Nov. 9 and continue until the position is filled. It is the policy and practice of Simpson College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applicants from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Simpson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Date:09/18/09


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Professor of English Simpson College, a private, nationally recognized regional college grounded in the liberal arts tradition and affiliated with the United Methodist Church, invites nominations and applications for the position of Assistant Professor of English with a specialization in American literature to 1865. Additional interest and experience in ecocriticism and/or related fields is desirable. The successful candidate will be willing to identify as a generalist and to teach courses in the college's first-year and college-wide senior colloquium programs. Teaching load is 8 courses (24 hours) across three semesters (fall, spring, May term) per academic year, including composition. The college is in the process of revising its curriculum to reduce the regular teaching assignment to six courses across three semesters. Simpson College encourages innovative teaching and seeks colleagues who will help its students of all ages develop critical intellectual skills and nurture values which foster personal worth and individuality for the purpose of living lives of leadership within a creative, diverse, and just community. The position will begin August 24, 2010, and require a Ph.D., interdisciplinary interest, and experience and/or expressed interest in working at a primarily residential, liberal arts institution. Candidates for the position must demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and a willingness to engage students in scholarship, research and/or creative work. Submit application letter, curriculum vita, sample assignments, statement of teaching philosophy, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: David Wolf, Chair Department of English \|Simpson College 701 North C Street Indianola, IA 50125 Review of applications will begin on Nov. 9 and continue until the position is filled. It is the policy and practice of Simpson College to provide equal educational and employment opportunities for all. We specifically encourage applicants from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Simpson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posting Date:09/18/09
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