Assistant Professor of English - Multicultural, International and/or Global Literature and Spanish (Tenured-Track)

Description

Millikin University’s School of Writing, Languages & Cultures invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor to teach courses for our English major and modern languages program, beginning August 2025.

Candidates will teach four courses per semester. The teaching load will include teaching all levels of undergraduate Spanish courses and relevant multicultural, international, and/or global literature courses. In addition to teaching, faculty will be expected to advise and mentor students pursuing the Spanish minor; publish scholarly and/or creative work; and engage in university service.

Millikin University is a private, comprehensive institution serving approximately 1,800 undergraduate, graduate, full-time and part-time students who study in four colleges/schools: Arts and Sciences, Business, Fine Arts and Professional Studies. Situated on an attractive 70-acre campus in Decatur, Illinois (population of 65,000), Millikin is located 180 miles southwest of Chicago, 150 miles west of Indianapolis, and 120 miles northeast of St. Louis. A Millikin education is characterized by performance learning — a unique approach to learning that builds the confidence to succeed before and after graduation. Students apply their learning to experiences both in Decatur and around the world.

Qualifications

A PhD in comparative literature, Hispanic or Latin American literature and culture, or a closely related degree is required for this tenure-track position. Native or near native command of Spanish is required.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin November 8, 2024, and will close once the position is filled. To apply, please submit the following materials to www.millikin.edu/employment: 

1. Letter of application
2. Current curriculum vita
3. Teaching philosophy that includes discussion about diversity commitments and experience teaching diverse audiences
4. Contact information for three professional references

For any questions, email Dr. Julie Bates, director of the School of Writing, Languages & Cultures (jcbates@millikin.edu).  

Millikin University is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups in this field are encouraged to apply. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Millikin University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. Millikin offers a competitive salary and full benefit package, including eligibility for tuition waiver. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Millikin University does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national/ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, military/veteran status or membership in any group protected by state or federal law.  Furthermore, Millikin University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees, when needed, unless doing so would result in undue hardship.