Assistant Professor of Early British Literature – Call For Applications

Assistant Professor of Early British Literature

Institution: Centenary College
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Category: Faculty – Liberal Arts – English and Literature
Posted: 04/26/2016
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Type: Full Time

Department of English and Foreign Languages
Assistant Professor of Early British Literature, start Fall 2016

Centenary College in Hackettstown, New Jersey invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Early British Literature in the Department of English and Foreign Languages. We seek a candidate who can teach Medieval literature, Early Modern literature, our early British Literature survey, and required introductory literature courses. Candidates who can teach History of the English Language and/or Bible as Literature preferred. This position commences Fall 2016.

Centenary College, founded in 1867, is a vibrant, growing and innovative independent, applied liberal arts College with a student body of more than 3,000 which includes students from 21 states and 14 foreign countries. Centenary College is recognized as New Jersey’s fastest growing independent college. Primarily an undergraduate institution, selected graduate, accelerated and online programs are offered, largely in professional areas (including the MBA). The College campus is located on 105 scenic acres in Northwestern New Jersey, about 50 miles from New York City and about 25 miles from Pennsylvania. Hackettstown was named by Money Magazine as one of the “Best 100 Places to Live” in the United States.

Centenary College offers a comprehensive compensation package which includes excellent benefits for employees and an innovative, individualized curriculum for students. The College offers students strong academic programs designed to focus on specific learning outcomes to ensure that each student succeeds. Centenary has a completely wireless campus where all full-time faculty & full-time undergraduate students in the traditional program have laptop computers. We have a strong commitment to interdisciplinary general studies that supports a high-quality liberal arts education and affordability in tuition and other student costs.

Faculty compensation and related matters are handled through the Office of Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Teach 12 credits per semester in a 4-credit system
  • Maintain an active publication record
  • Advise students
  • Contribute to the life of the English Department and Centenary College
  • Teach sections of first-year composition as needed

Required Qualifications include:

  • A PhD in English or related field with a concentration in Early British Literature
  • At least two years of successful college or university teaching
  • A track record of publications and staying active in a scholarly field

Additional desired qualifications include:

  • A secondary specialization in History of the English Language or related field
  • The ability to teach Bible as Literature
  • Experience and commitment to teaching in a small-school environment

Local & regional candidates are encouraged to apply since travel & relocation expense provisions are not available for this position.

Procedure for Application

To apply: please send a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and 3 letters of recommendation. Review of applications to begin immediately.

Application Information

Postal Address:

Human Resources Department
Centenary College
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Fax: 908-850-8716
Email Address: hrdept@centenarycollege.edu