Assistant/Associate Professor of English and Chair
Position Overview
Talladega College seeks a qualified, experienced, student-centered, and collegial Assistant/Associate Professor and Department Chair of English who reports to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Fine Arts. The position is slated to begin the Spring 2026 semester.
Department
English
Position Type
Full-time
Reports to
Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts
Key Responsibilities
Teaching/Administrative (Chair)
Teaching 5-5 course load in traditional, blended, and online formats
Advise and mentor students
Recruit and retain students to the major
Maintain student records and related data
Abide by College policies and procedures
Participate in official College ceremonies and events
Collaborate to develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
Serve actively on College-wide committees
Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content
Project and maintain a professional disposition
Meet established deadlines
Utilize and remain current with the College’s instructional technologies
Liaise between students, department chair, and leadership
Perform other duties as assigned
Duties and Responsibilities for Assistant/Associate Professor (9-month)
Teach 5-5 course load in traditional, blended, and online formats
Advise and mentor students
Recruit and retain students to the major
Maintain student records and related data
Abide by College policies and procedures
Participate in official College ceremonies and events
Collaborate to develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
Serve actively on College-wide committees
Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content
Project and maintain a professional disposition
Meet established deadlines
Utilize and remain current with the College’s instructional technologies
Liaise between students and department chair
Perform other duties as assigned
Duties/Responsibilities for Department Chair (10-month)
Teach a reduced course load in traditional, blended, and online formats
Recruit, supervise, and evaluate faculty within purview
Engage faculty in shared governance
Advise and mentor students
Monitor academic advising and registration
Recruit and retain students to the major
Maintain student records and related department data
Facilitate graduation application submissions
Recommend faculty schedules and course offerings each semester
Abide by College policies and procedures
Participate in official College ceremonies and events
Facilitate the creation of robust and relevant curricula
Develop and assess program and student learning outcomes
Serve actively on College-wide committees
Review and revise collaboratively department catalog content
Project and maintain a professional disposition
Meet established deadlines
Utilize and remain current with the College’s instructional technologies
Liaise between students, faculty, and leadership
Perform other duties as assigned
Other Requirements
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), with the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and administrators
A commitment to diversity within the discipline and the broader academic community
A passion for mentoring and preparing future educators to engage with students of diverse backgrounds and abilities
Rank and Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Application Process
Interested, qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
- A completed Talladega College Application for Employment
- A cover letter outlining qualifications, teaching philosophy, research interests, and vision for the department/major(s)
- A current curriculum vitae (CV)
- Unofficial transcripts of all earned degrees from accredited institutions
- A statement of teaching philosophy and research agenda
- Contact information for at least three professional references
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations, sample syllabi, videos) and leadership (for Chair)
Note
Note: Official transcripts will be requested upon hire.