Assistant Professor of English
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- Utica University
- Location
- Utica, New York
- Closing date
- Nov 6, 2024
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Position Information
Job Title Assistant Professor of English
Posting Number F00797
Position Type Faculty - Tenure Track
Unionized Position Code AAUP
Hours/Schedule Varies based on operational needs.
Campus Main Campus, Utica NY
Date Position Available 08/01/2025
Posted Salary $63,500
FLSA Status Exempt
Benefits Eligible Yes
If yes, please select: All Benefits
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
The Department of English at Utica University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English Language or Assistant Professor of Linguistics
Location Utica, NY
Application Deadline
Full consideration by: 01/01/2025
Open Until Filled No
Major Responsibilities
We are looking for candidates with (1) demonstrated excellence in teaching introductory and general education courses in linguistics, as well as upper-division courses in core subfields such as modern English grammar and history of the English language, and (2) expertise in teaching TESOL courses for future and current educators, as well as introductory writing courses and second-language writing. Preference will be given to candidates whose research specializations are in fields such as second-language acquisition, linguistic justice, or computational or applied linguistics. Candidates with additional interest in multi-modal communication, artificial intelligence, or computing are encouraged to apply,
Driving Responsibilities
Travel
Supervises
Education Required
Certification Required
Education & Experience Qualifications
Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. by August 2025
Minimum Skills/Abilities
teaching college level courses in English grammar, English language and TESOL courses.
Applicant Documents Instructions
Candidates are asked to submit an additional reflective statement about teaching in the required applicant document titled "diversity statement." Since Utica University strives to be a diverse and inclusive community, it is essential that you include in this statement a reflection on the kinds of experiences you have had, and the kinds of approaches you would take, teaching and working with a diverse student body. (For the definition of diversity that we use at Utica College, please see the following web page: http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/diversity/aboutus.cfm.)
Applications that do not address diversity will be considered incomplete.
In line with the University's Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity\Statement\Guide.pdf
Reference letters will be solicited Before the On-Campus Interview
EEO/AA Statement
Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, domestic violence victim status, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of
experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society,
history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by
virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability,
religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well
as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the
world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in
a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of
human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals,
taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our
commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with
others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore
who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without
prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a
commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and
experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of
expression and the open sharing of ideas.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,
independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for
college study to veterans returning from the second world war. More than
seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving
veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica, and we are proud to
welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and
professional staff.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
- HigherEdJobs.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper
- Ithaca Journal
- Personal Referral
- Utica University Website
- Albany Times Union
- Binghamton Press & Sun
- careerbuilders.com
- centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
- Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)
- Elmira Star Gazette
- Utica University Online Employment Website
- DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Indeed.com
- Current Utica University Employee
- Referred by a Utica University Employee
- Referred by a non Utica University Employee
- Twitter
- LinkedIn-Job Posting
- LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR
- Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
- Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper
- Albany Times Union-newspaper
- Facebook
- Job Fair
- Search Firm
- NCAA
- PRISM Network
- HBCU Connect
- DiverseJobs
- Other
- *Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- "Contributions to Diversity" Statement
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
- Other Document #1
- Other Document #2
- Letter of Reference #1
Job Title Assistant Professor of English
Posting Number F00797
Position Type Faculty - Tenure Track
Unionized Position Code AAUP
Hours/Schedule Varies based on operational needs.
Campus Main Campus, Utica NY
Date Position Available 08/01/2025
Posted Salary $63,500
FLSA Status Exempt
Benefits Eligible Yes
If yes, please select: All Benefits
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
The Department of English at Utica University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English Language or Assistant Professor of Linguistics
Location Utica, NY
Application Deadline
Full consideration by: 01/01/2025
Open Until Filled No
Major Responsibilities
We are looking for candidates with (1) demonstrated excellence in teaching introductory and general education courses in linguistics, as well as upper-division courses in core subfields such as modern English grammar and history of the English language, and (2) expertise in teaching TESOL courses for future and current educators, as well as introductory writing courses and second-language writing. Preference will be given to candidates whose research specializations are in fields such as second-language acquisition, linguistic justice, or computational or applied linguistics. Candidates with additional interest in multi-modal communication, artificial intelligence, or computing are encouraged to apply,
Driving Responsibilities
Travel
Supervises
Education Required
Certification Required
Education & Experience Qualifications
Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. by August 2025
Minimum Skills/Abilities
teaching college level courses in English grammar, English language and TESOL courses.
Applicant Documents Instructions
Candidates are asked to submit an additional reflective statement about teaching in the required applicant document titled "diversity statement." Since Utica University strives to be a diverse and inclusive community, it is essential that you include in this statement a reflection on the kinds of experiences you have had, and the kinds of approaches you would take, teaching and working with a diverse student body. (For the definition of diversity that we use at Utica College, please see the following web page: http://www.utica.edu/instadvance/marketingcomm/about/diversity/aboutus.cfm.)
Applications that do not address diversity will be considered incomplete.
In line with the University's Affirmative Action Policy, there is no requirement or expectation that a candidate disclose their identity or membership in any protected class or group, either in the diversity statement or in other application documents submitted to the search committee. For additional information on what to provide in your diversity statement please reference the diversity statement guide at the following link: https://www.utica.edu/hr/media/Diversity\Statement\Guide.pdf
Reference letters will be solicited Before the On-Campus Interview
EEO/AA Statement
Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, age, domestic violence victim status, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Our community of students, faculty and staff reflect a diversity of
experiences, opinions, and cultural backgrounds shaped by biology, society,
history, and choice. Our community includes members who are diverse by
virtue of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability,
religious and/or spiritual affiliations, and socio-economic status, as well
as the number of other ways in which who we are influences how we see the
world. Furthermore, we value and celebrate diversity, and this results in
a commitment to multiculturalism. We believe that within the community of
human persons, all cultures, perspectives, and beliefs about faith, ideals,
taste and lifestyles are of equal value. Our diversity deepens our
commitment to nurture a multicultural environment in which we engage with
others and blend perspectives, to learn about diverse cultures, to explore
who we are and where we come from and to accept one another without
prejudice. The Utica University Mission and Values Statement includes a
commitment to fostering diversity in perspective, background, and
experience within an environment that is dedicated to the freedom of
expression and the open sharing of ideas.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,
independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for
college study to veterans returning from the second world war. More than
seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving
veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica, and we are proud to
welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and
professional staff.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)
- HigherEdJobs.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper
- Ithaca Journal
- Personal Referral
- Utica University Website
- Albany Times Union
- Binghamton Press & Sun
- careerbuilders.com
- centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
- Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)
- Elmira Star Gazette
- Utica University Online Employment Website
- DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Indeed.com
- Current Utica University Employee
- Referred by a Utica University Employee
- Referred by a non Utica University Employee
- LinkedIn-Job Posting
- LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR
- Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com
- Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper
- Albany Times Union-newspaper
- Job Fair
- Search Firm
- NCAA
- PRISM Network
- HBCU Connect
- DiverseJobs
- Other
- *Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- "Contributions to Diversity" Statement
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
- Other Document #1
- Other Document #2
- Letter of Reference #1
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