Posting Details Position Information Position Title Assistant Professor, English Education (9 month appt) Work Location Springfield Campus Department English HR Home Department 020212 ENGLISH Pay Grade Unclassified Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Track Term (if applicable) 9 month Begin Date of Appointment 08/11/2025 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University. Description of Primary Duties Responsibilities include teaching graduate undergraduate courses in secondary methods, literature, and writing and contributing to curricular development for graduate and undergraduate programs in English. Classes are offered in face-to-face, blended, and/or online modalities. Other responsibilities include academic advising and research mentoring for both undergraduate and graduate students; coordinating the MSEd in English graduate program; collaborating with the Department of English and the College of Education faculty in program assessment, improvement, and facilitation; and engaging in departmental, college, university, and professional service activities. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. Additional Qualifications Required qualifications include Ph.D. or Ed.D. with a concentration in English Education or a closely related field ( ABD considered with completion of degree by December 2025); an active research agenda; demonstrated evidence of effective teaching; 3 years of successful English Language Arts teaching at the secondary level; and a commitment to preparing students for post-college success. Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm Open Date 02/07/2025 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants The date of first consideration for the position is Friday, March 14, 2025. Review of applications will continue until position is filled. 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Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (https://www.missouristate.edu/TitleIX/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, (https://www.missouristate.edu/Equity/default.htm) Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.) Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail Posting Number 20250010FTF Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/79595 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * How did you hear about this vacancy? + Indeed + Linkedin + Missouri State University Website + Google + Employee Referral + Job Alerts + HigherEdJobs.com + Personal Contacts / Networking + Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.) + Other + * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you. (Open Ended Question) Applicant Documents Required Documents + Cover Letter + Unofficial Transcripts - 1 + Statement of Teaching Philosophy + Curriculum Vitae + Statement of Research Interest + Publication (Writing Sample) -1 + Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness -1 Optional Documents + Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential) + Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential) + Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential) + Other Documents -1 + Certificate/License-1 + Publication (Writing Sample) -2 + Publication (Writing Sample) -3 + Portfolio Document (10 MB Max or can use URL) + Unofficial Transcripts -2 + Unofficial Transcripts -3