Assistant or Associate Professor of English

ARIZONA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY - GLENDALE, ARIZONA

Address of Job Location: 1 W Firestorm Way, Glendale, AZ 85306

Job Summary:

The Assistant or Associate Professor of English will teach courses in English and the Liberal Arts. Instructors are responsible for the preparation and delivery of all course materials including the syllabus, lecture, and other course delivery preparation, as well as keeping attendance records.

Job Responsibilities:

Typical Duties (The following duties are those typically required to do the job but are not intended to include all duties that comprise the job content. Typical duties are intended to illustrate the diversity and levels of difficulty of the job.)

To act as an advocate for the mission and vision of ACU and as the representative of the English Department to ACU administration and outside constituencies.
To serve as a member of the faculty and teach 4 classes per semester (8 classes per year).
To meaningfully advance the recruitment of students and the growth of ACU’s English and Liberal Arts department through coordination with ACU recruiting staff, attendance at recruiting events, communication with prospective students, and other methods.
To develop written syllabi and required course materials.
To evaluate the subject matter taught and maintenance of student records.
To prepare and grade exams.
To maintain office hours to advise and assist students.
To participate in departmental and university-wide meetings.
To provide spiritual support and prayer to students and staff.
To participate in curriculum and program development and assessment.
Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Humanities and/or the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Job Requirements:

Applicants must possess a master’s or Ph.D. degree with an emphasis in English, Literary Arts, Creative Writing, Digital Humanities, or related field.
At least 2 years of experience teaching in a higher education setting.
Administrative experience preferred.
The position requires experience in and commitment to fostering a deep biblical worldview understanding of the study of English and the Liberal Arts; specifically through integrating biblical worldview in the classroom and throughout the department’s curriculum, course development, classroom instruction, and faculty development.
Experience with various instructional delivery systems including integration of technology into coursework
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong written and oral presentation skills
Strong organizational skills
Evidence of a Christian commitment with interest in and ability to integrate orthodox biblical principles and learning

Expiration Date of Job Posting: July 31, 2025