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The English Department at Covenant College, an agency of the Presbyterian Church in America and an academically rigorous Christian college emphasizing the liberal arts in the Reformed and Presbyterian tradition, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position beginning July 1, 2027. Rank and compensation will be commensurate with experience. The English Department at Covenant College is seeking someone with a degree in writing and the experience and expertise to teach a variety of courses in the department’s writing concentration. In addition to teaching English Composition and Introduction to Creative Writing, the ideal candidate will also be able to direct a writing center and/or teach two or more of the following courses: Journalism, Introduction to Professional Writing, Fiction, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Teach 2-3 writing courses each semesterTeach 1-2 core courses each semesterAdvise and mentor students Meet with prospective studentsSupervise the student newspaper and/or the student literary magazine Participate in the life of the campus community and faculty governance Qualifications A terminal degree (MFA or PhD) in writing from a regionally accredited institutionDemonstrated excellence in teachingInterest in mentoring undergraduatesCommitment to the mission of Covenant College Interested And Qualified Candidates Should Email The Following Documentation To Dr. Collin Messer, Vice President For Academic Affairs, Covenant College, At Academicaffairs@covenant.edu Letter of Interest indicating teaching and research interestsCurriculum Vitae A Testimony of Christian Faith and Experience Philosophy of Christian Higher Education A Response to the Westminster Confession (located at https://www.pcaac.org/bco/westminster-confession/ indicating agreement, and any scruples, with rationales, with the Confession Dr. Collin Messer Vice President for Academic Affairs Covenant College 14049 Scenic Highway Lookout Mountain, GA 30750 Email: academicaffairs@covenant.edu