World Literature

Northern Michigan University
Department of English
1401 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette, Michigan 49855-5563

Assistant Professor, tenure-track position in World Literature
The Department of English at Northern Michigan University invites applications for a tenure-track position in World Literature. Specialty in African, Latin American, or Arabic language literatures preferred, though all non-Western areas will be considered. TESL/TEFL a desirable secondary area. Ph.D. and college or university teaching experience required. Twelve-hour teaching load (three four-hour courses each semester), combination of undergraduate and graduate offerings will include lower-division literature and composition. A record of professional/scholarly/creative engagement and commitment to service is important. Additional requirements include the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, good interpersonal skills, ability to assess outcomes, knowledge of principles and methods of course development and instruction, and the ability to meet the demands of the position in an effective and efficient manner. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, congenial department.

To apply for this position, please submit the NMU faculty profile, cover letter, curriculum vita, unofficial transcripts, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to https://employme.nmu.edu. This position will be posted until December 15, 2012.

Marquette, Michigan, is consistently named as one of the top ten places in the nation for quality of life and for raising a family.

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty.

NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff.