Visiting Assistant Professor - English

Visiting Assistant Professor

Department of English

College of Arts & Sciences



JOB SUMMARY:

The English Department at Adelphi University invites qualified candidates to apply for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professorship to begin in August 2024.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The successful candidate will be a published writer and effective teacher who will teach 18 credits across the academic year 2024-5.
2. The course load is 18 credits (3-3) for the academic year including appropriate departmental responsibilities.
3. They will teach a multi-genre curriculum to a diverse student population, offering workshop and literature classes in the in-person undergraduate program and participating in the launch of Adelphi's new low-residency MFA program.
4. Although all genres are welcome, preference will be given to poets.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A terminal degree and experience teaching at the university level is required.

2. Experience teaching in low-residency or distance learning modalities is also desirable.

3. We are strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity and are seeking candidates who are committed to teaching undergraduate students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

APPLICATION:

1. Applicants should include 1) a letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a diversity statement, 4) a writing sample from one or more genres (10 - 12 poems; 20 - 30 pages of fiction or creative nonfiction; or a digital copy of your most recent book/s), and 4) contact information for three professional references online at http://www.adelphi.edu/positions/faculty.

2. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, but priority will be given to applications submitted before August 2, 2024. Interviews may begin as early as the week of July 29.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $77,000 - $78,500. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.

Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university, serving almost 8,000 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers more than 60 undergraduate programs, more than 65 master's degree and doctoral programs, and more than 35 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 116,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 64 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES:

The College of Arts and Sciences at Adelphi University is a community of educators, learners, and citizens firmly committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that these principles enrich our entire community, foster healthy discussions, improve decision-making, and enhance the educational environment and outcomes of our students. We support initiatives, activities, discussions, and practices that uphold the equitable treatment of all members of our community and strengthen their sense of belonging at Adelphi. We relentlessly strive to become a model for a socially just and inclusive institution.

This appointment is subject to final approval by the Adelphi University Board of Trustees. Adelphi University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women, under-represented groups, members of the LGBT community, people with disabilities, and veterans. For additional information about Adelphi University please visit our website: http://www.adelphi.edu.


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