The Department of English seeks applications for a full-time faculty member to teach a variety of courses in the major, including a range of English courses, both lower-and upper-division. Vanguard seeks professionals of Christian faith who are committed to integration of faith and learning in their respective fields. The applicants must have demonstrated teaching ability and a commitment to working with and encouraging diversity. We are prioritizing a dynamic candidate capable of developing innovative courses in the digital humanities.
Vanguard University offers both tenure track and term faculty contracts; the type of contract offered will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications at the time of hire.
The deadline for applications is January 15, 2025 (qualified applications may be reviewed after that date until the position is filled). Interviews of qualified applicants will begin in January with a decision to be made by March 15th. The position begins Fall 2025.
Teaching 12 units per semester, including first-and-second-year Core courses in writing, critical thinking, and literature, and upper-division coursework in areas of expertise, including journalism, emerging media, and multicultural or comparative literatures.
Participating in general faculty roles including advising, mentoring, and committee service.
Collaborating with department faculty regarding curriculum implementation, student retention and support, and continuous program improvement.
Demonstrate ability to integrate faith and learning in the classroom.
Perform additional duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
A terminal degree in English is preferred. Candidates who are ABD are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a Master's degree will be considered.
3+ years' undergraduate teaching experience.
Interpersonal, collaboration, and leadership skills. Ability to work independently.
Committed to continually working to improve culturally diverse perspectives and foster an inclusive environment.
Excellent professional writing, editing, and speaking skills.
A Christian faith and commitment to an integration of faith and learning.
Display a competence in integrating Christianity with English.
Teamwork, collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in the digital humanities, publishing, journalism, or related fields.
Background in serving as mentor or faculty support of a student publication.
Expertise in literature of the Global South (which includes Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East) OR expertise in multicultural literatures, preferably Chicano/a or Latin American literatures.
Experience working with multilingual student writers.
Salary
Full-time position. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Assistant Professor: $58,242 to $78,336
Associate Professor: $67,932 to $91,494
Professor: $78,846 to $109,548
Placement at appropriate rank (e.g., Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) and initial salary is dependent upon education, experience, and based on Vanguard's faculty compensation schedule. The upper range is reserved for candidates that demonstrate the highest level of proficiency within a particular rank. Vanguard University also offers a very competitive and generous benefits package.
Vanguard offers both tenure track and term faculty contracts; the type of contract offered will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications at the time of hire.
Questions about this position may be directed to the English Department Professor: Dr. Laurie Hatch (laurie.hatch@vanguard.edu)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please complete the application and upload the required documents below. Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.
Accompanying Essays:
1. Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ. Please provide a brief account of your experience of coming to faith in Christ. Include current church attendance, ministry, outreach and service involvement, any experience you have had with the Assemblies of God or other Pentecostal churches.
2. Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University. Explain what you believe to be the elements essential to the educational theory & practice of a Christian University.
3. Integration of Faith, Teaching and Scholarship. Explain how you integrate your faith with your discipline & in your teaching and scholarship.
Curriculum vitae includes:
Colleges/universities attended, location, & degree or units earned.
Majors or fields of study, undergrad & graduate majors, minors, & areas of concentration.
With the most recent, a chronological listing of teaching experience - name and location of institutions, title/academic rank, full/part-time, dates of employment
A specific listing of courses previously taught
Publications, presentations, honors, awards, and memberships in professional organizations
With the most recent employment, position/title, full/part-time, dates of employment
Any other qualifying experience, paid/voluntary, other.
References - Names, e-mail, and phone numbers of at least 3 people not related to you whom we may contact for an evaluation of your professional abilities.
Pastoral reference letter - Pastor or church leader.
Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected, notarized transcripts are required prior to employment.
* All of the above requested attachments must be included with your application in order to be considered. Applications will be accepted until position is filled or until there are a sufficient number of applicants.