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Professor of English/Writing

Apply now Job no: 494147
Work type: Faculty (Full Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Faculty

Job Title: Professor of English/Writing

Reporting Relationship: Chair, Division of Modern Language, Literature, & Communication

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: Communication

Campus Location: Elder Hall in Marion, Indiana

Summary of Position:    The Division of Modern Language, Literature & Communication at Indiana Wesleyan University seeks applications for a full-time English/Writing Faculty position on the residential Marion, Indiana campus. We seek a creative and engaging teacher-scholar who is dedicated to the ideals of liberal learning and an educational philosophy based on the centrality of Jesus Christ and the integration of faith and learning in instruction.

The ideal candidate should show evidence of personal faith in Jesus Christ, full agreement with the Wesleyan-Arminian theology, and commitment to liberal arts learning and the integration of Christian faith and learning.

Beginning fall 2025 pending funding.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teaching courses as assigned, including Academic Writing, Creative Writing and upper-level Writing courses  

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

  • Graduate degree in Creative Writing or related field required
  • Terminal degree preferred

    The ideal candidate will have an MFA or PhD with a specialization in Poetry, Fiction, and/or Creative Nonfiction and expertise in one or more of the following areas: Comparative Literature, Rhetoric/Composition, ESL, Spanish, and/or Communication

Experience

  • Teaching experience at the collegiate level is highly desirable

Required Skills

  • Excellence in knowledge and skills in relation to the appropriate field(s)
  • Competence in teaching ability, along with an eagerness to improve

Diversity Statement

IWU commits to create a community that reflects kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment that exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member’s earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

 

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