Assistant Professor of English

The Department of English in the School of Liberal Arts at Marist College invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of English with a specialization in rhetoric and composition, to begin in August 2018.

The candidate will be expected to contribute courses to the English Department’s vibrant and growing professional writing concentration.  Courses may include Intro to Professional Writing, Grammar, Style, and Editing, Composition Theory, and upper-level writing workshops.  The successful candidate will also teach multiple sections of Writing for College and participate in the First Year Seminar program each year.  The teaching load is 3-4, with possibility for 3-3 based upon the level of professional activity.  Candidates for the position should have a Ph.D. in Composition/Rhetoric or related field. 

About Marist

Located on the river in the historic Hudson River Valley and at its Florence, Italy branch campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist is consistently recognized for excellence by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures & The Best 380 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (9th Best Regional University/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Though now independent, Marist remains committed to the ideals handed down from its founders, the Marist Brothers: excellence in education, a sense of community, and a commitment to service. Marist educates approximately 4,900 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,400 adult and graduate students in 47 undergraduate majors and 14 graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees.

Applications

To learn more or to apply, please visit http://jobs.marist.edu. Only online applications are accepted. Review of resumes will begin on November 1, 2017, and continue until the position is filled.

Marist College is strongly committed to the principle of diversity and is especially interested in receiving applications from members of ethnic and racial minority groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and persons from other under-represented groups.

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