Professor of English and Department Chair

The Department of English at the University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a tenured position as Professor of English and Department Chair. Advanced Associate Professors near their promotion year will also be considered. We are seeking candidates with a strong scholarly and/or creative background (specialization open) and successful leadership experience in an administrative academic role.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in helping the different English programs, graduate and undergraduate, grow and thrive. The position requires (1) leading an English department with a BA in English with multiple concentrations, a BA in Writing and Media, and an MA program, and a crucial role in the university’s new core curriculum (2) supervising 30 full-time faculty both tenure-track and nontenure-track; (3) teaching and conducting research commensurate with a research-intensive university.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) treasures the rich diversity of our student body, and we are committed to their success. Members of the CAS community are expected to reflect our values for inclusive excellence in both our work and learning environment as well as in our efforts to serve and engage the community.

The successful candidate must have an excellent record of scholarship in their field and a demonstrated successful experience as an administrator. Appointment starts on August 15, 2024. We also strongly encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in higher education. A PhD in English is required.

Applications should include: (1) a cover letter describing scholarship, leadership philosophy, and the candidate’s commitment to diversity and inclusion; (2) CV; (3) names and email addresses for three professional references.

Applications received by December 1, 2023 will receive full consideration; review will continue until the position is filled.

Interested applicants please follow this link to apply: https://uab.peopleadmin.com/postings/19706

Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with over $700 million in research awards annually, as well as Alabama’s largest single employer, with some 26,000 employees, and has an annual economic impact exceeding more than $7.15 billion on the state. The pillars of UAB’s mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement, and patient care. Learn more at www.uab.edu

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.

The laws and regulations regarding mandatory COVID-19 vaccination continue to evolve. Please be aware that UAB may determine that obtaining the COVID-19 or related vaccination is a requirement for this position, based on legal changes or otherwise. If that occurs, the successful candidate may be required to submit proof of vaccination or obtain an approved vaccination exemption as a condition of employment.

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.