Assistant or Associate Professor of English & British Literature Job at Christian Career (Shawnee)

Job Description

The Division of Language and Literature at Oklahoma Baptist University seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of English with a concentration in British literature to teach upper-level electives in British literature, sophomore general education courses in literature of the Western World, and first-year composition. The successful candidate will have a strong dedication to Christian higher education, a clear vision for the integration of faith and learning, and a firm commitment to serving students through advising, mentoring, and general participation in the life of the Division.

Job Responsibility

Teach a range of undergraduate courses in British literature (e.g., Renaissance through Eighteenth-Century, Romantic and Victorian, Shakespeare, Transatlantic Modernism)
Teach other formative courses in the English core curriculum, including composition, introduction to literature, and OBU’s unique, co-taught Western Civilization courses that integrate history and literature
Participate in divisional events designed to foster community among students/faculty and strengthen enrollment/retention
Contribute to curriculum development and assessment, in Language and Literature
Serve on divisional and university committees as assigned by the Division Chair or Dean and advise students
Integrate a Christian worldview in all aspects of teaching, scholarship, and service
Supervise independent studies or undergraduate research in literature and writing
Support student and faculty writing development through workshops, mentoring, and campus events
Assist in organizing or moderating sessions for Visiting Writers Seminars, Lamppost Literary Conference, and Summer Writers Camp
Represent the Division at admissions and recruitment events, including outreach to area schools and community partners
Engage in professional and faith-based organizations relevant to literature, writing, and education

Requirements

Ph.D. in English, ABD considered on a case-by-case basis
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Evidence of scholarly work
Commitment to OBU’s mission as a Christian liberal arts university
Ph.D. in English with a specialization in British Literature
ABD and / or MFA considered on a case-by-case basis
Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church

What we offer

Premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages
Free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary
Access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education
Generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days
Employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by Guide Stone
FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC
Global outreach university mission trips
Cafeteria discounts
Parking privileges

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