Assistant Professor of Language & Literature
STERLING COLLEGE - STERLING, KANSAS
Address of Job Location: 125 West Cooper, Sterling, Kansas 67579
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Job Summary:
A full-time faculty position in the Language and Literature Department is available beginning August 1, 2026.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Teach undergraduate courses, both upper and lower division, in British, American, and World Literature, as well as the first-year composition sequence. Willingness/Ability to teach creative writing courses, a special topics C.S. Lewis course, and/or other genre courses is desired.
• Have the knowledge and ability to use technology and integrate into classroom delivery systems when appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining the current curriculum as well as developing new literature offerings.
• Participate in department/division activities, faculty meetings, development days, committees, professional development, and advising students.
QUALIFICATIONS
All SC employees are expected to demonstrate a strong and articulate Christian faith, to model and mentor students in servant leadership and in the integration of faith into every aspect of life and learning. Specific requirements for this position include:
• Ph.D. in Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, or another related field. ABD will be considered, as well as MFA in Creative Writing or related field
• College teaching experience that demonstrates an understanding of the teaching/learning process.
• An understanding of undergraduate college students and an ability to relate well to them.
• An understanding of an interdisciplinary approach to the liberal arts, and an ability to work with faculty from diverse disciplines.
COMPENSATION
Salary and rank will be determined by credentials and experience applied to an established faculty salary scale and accompanying benefits.
THE COLLEGE
Founded in 1887, and located in Sterling, Kansas, Sterling College’s mission is to develop creative and thoughtful leaders who understand a maturing Christian faith. With approximately 600 students, of which nearly 40% represent non-majority populations, and 48 full-time faculty members, the campus community shares a vision to serve God's world through training servant leaders and the development of future leaders through strategic partnerships. Learn more at the Sterling College website.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate must undergo a background check. To view the list of items to be completed to apply for this position, please go to our website and view the Language and Literature job link. Materials are to be submitted electronically to rdodson@sterling.edu.
Expiration Date of Job Posting: July 27, 2026