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Kentucky Wesleyan College • United States

Assistant Professor of English – Kentucky Wesleyan College

HIRING FOR
Assistant Professor
IN THE FIELD OF
Humanities
SALARY

As per university norms

POSTED ON
26/09/2026
LAST DATE
30/10/2026
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ABOUT THIS POSITION

Faculty Opportunity: Assistant Professor of English – Kentucky Wesleyan College

  • Institution: Kentucky Wesleyan College

  • Academic Unit / Program: English

  • Requisition ID: 1042

  • Appointment Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty

  • Academic Rank / Level: Assistant Professor

  • Specialization: English Literature

  • Salary / Remuneration: Not specified in the official posting

  • Location: Owensboro, Kentucky, United States

  • Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

  • Expected Start Date: August 15, 2027

Overview of Role

Kentucky Wesleyan College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of English.

The successful candidate will teach a range of composition and literature courses, maintain an active scholarly agenda, mentor undergraduate students, advise students, and contribute to service within the College and broader community.

Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

  • Teach undergraduate English courses.

  • Teaching may include:

    • Composition I

    • Composition II

    • Literature Survey courses

    • Other Literature courses

  • Maintain a scholarly and professional agenda.

  • Collaborate with the English program and undergraduate students on scholarly work.

  • Advise and mentor students.

  • Participate in College service.

  • Contribute to the wider community.

Teaching Load

  • 12 credit hours per semester

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in English with an emphasis in Literature.

  • ABD candidates will be considered if the Ph.D. is completed before the appointment start date.

  • At least 2 years of teaching experience, including some college-level teaching.

  • Strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring.

  • Effective communication skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively.

  • Commitment to service within the College and community.

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

  1. Online Application

  2. Letter of Application

  3. Curriculum Vitae

  4. Unofficial Transcript of Highest Degree

Application Process

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