Duquesne University
Location
University, MO | United States
Job description
Position Number: 330490/20-303
The Department of English and Theater Arts in the McAnulty College of Liberal Arts at Duquesne University invites applications for a non-tenure track Teaching Assistant Professor position in creative and professional writing, beginning Fall 2024. Primary teaching responsibilities will include creative writing and first-year writing. Ability to teach fiction and/or poetry workshops is required; expertise in creative nonfiction particularly desirable. Teaching load is 4 courses per semester, Fall and Spring. This position is renewable with opportunities for advancement, but it is not eligible for tenure.
The successful candidate will have an MFA and/or PhD in English, creative writing, or a related field by August 15, 2024; experience teaching and/or publishing creative writing; and experience teaching a variety of undergraduate courses.
Candidates must also demonstrate c ommitment to the University's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University's Mission. Additionally, applicants must have demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others) , the a bility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University community, and the ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
Duquesne University uses Interfolio to collect faculty job applications electronically. Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 22, 2024 that include a CV, one-page teaching statement, contact information for three professional references and a cover letter addressing how the applicant's career goals align with the integration of teaching and research at Duquesne. Initial interviews will be conducted over Zoom; finalists will be invited to campus in the Spring 2024 semester.
Duquesne University is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse faculty that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic mission and enriches our campus community. As a charter member of the Ohio, Western PA and West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), we encourage applicants from members of underrepresented groups, and support dual-career couples.
Founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Its Mission Statement commits the University to
About Duquesne University
Duquesne University, a private, Catholic institution, prides itself on being mission-centered and mission-driven. Our employees contribute to our culture of academic excellence and our mission of serving God by serving students. In turn, they enjoy a supportive working environment that values individual talents, encourages teamwork and rewards accomplishments. A nationally ranked top-tier university, Duquesne has established a legacy of excellence in liberal and professional education. Our 14:1 student-faculty ratio allows our students to work closely with expert faculty. Duquesne has also won accolades and recognition among the nation’s top 20 small research schools for our research initiatives and faculty productivity. Situated on a 50-acre campus within the city, Duquesne provides a small-town feel in an urban setting. The Pittsburgh region offers a variety of cultural, education and professional opportunities, as well as a safe and affordable lifestyle. We strive to attract, recruit and retain a dynamic, diverse workforce. Our employees benefit from an array of campus resources that provide convenience and cost savings, including a variety of dining options, a full-ser ... vice Starbucks, a retail bank and credit union, a fitness center and year-round wellness programs and onsite parking. Employees also may take advantage of the many educational, cultural and sporting events sponsored by the university.
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