Assistant Professor of English, University of Montana Western

Description

The English department at the University of Montana Western invites applications for a tenure-track position in British literature, 18th to 21st century. Teaching responsibilities will include British literature surveys, upper-division courses and senior seminars, developmental writing and first-year composition, and other general education classes as assigned. The teaching load is 3/3 on UM Western’s innovative block scheduling model. Other responsibilities include scholarly activity, participating in campus committees, attending faculty meetings, and, after the first year, student advising and assisting with student recruitment.

Since 2005, the University of Montana Western has been the only publicly funded, four-year baccalaureate degree granting university to operate fully on a block schedule. Each semester, students enroll in a full-time load of four classes that they take once at a time for three hours per day for 18 days. Experiential learning, in the sense that it is the authentic practice of a given academic discipline, is emphasized at UMW.

Department: English: Tenure-track position (full-time, with a 10-month contract)
Salary: $44,000 to $54,000
Start Date: August 1, 2025
Benefits Include:

· Insurance package

· Mandatory retirement plan

· Dependent partial tuition waiver

· Faculty/staff tuition waiver

· Wellness program

· Pro-rated annual and sick leave

 

Qualifications

The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in English, specializing in British literature (18th to 21st century).
• Innovation and excellence in postsecondary teaching along with proven experience teaching a variety of courses from first-year composition to upper-division literature.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity (or potential for such productivity) in the area of specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Secondary specialties in postcolonial literatures and/or world literature are also desirable.
• A commitment to create an experience-centered learning environment in the block format with special attention to first-generation college students.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately, but will remain open until the position is filled.

A complete application Includes:

1.       Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.

2.       Curriculum Vitae/Detailed Resume

3.       1-2 page Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4.       Official or Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of hire)

5.       Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Montana (UM) is an equal opportunity employer.  UM does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM’s non-discrimination policy and any applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.

Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).