Assistant Professor of English
Starting Date: August 2025
About the position
Teach a range of creative writing and literature courses; be active in mentoring students and fostering a culture of creativity and storytelling within the Department of English and the University; and be engaged in publishing one’s own creative works.
Qualifications
Candidates for this position should be enthusiastic about working with undergraduate writers across a range of genres. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in English or Creative Writing or MFA in Creative Writing, undergraduate teaching experience, and a commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning.
About Malone University
Malone University is a Christian university for the arts, sciences and professions, in the liberal arts tradition. TheUniversity is affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church – Eastern Region. The students, faculty and staff represent more than 35 denominations. Total enrollment is approximately 1,700 students with 1,300 undergraduates in traditional and degree completion programs and 400 students in one of five master’s programs.
Application Process
- completed Malone University faculty Employment Application form
- letter of application
- curriculum vitae
- Statement of Christian Belief and Practice in response to the following prompt: Malone University takes seriously the integration of the orthodox Christian faith and all academic disciplines and requires that faculty (full-time and adjunct) profess faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we ask that you provide a statement (750 words or fewer) in which you:
- Discuss your faith in relationship to the University’s Doctrinal Statement and Community Agreement.
- Describe your engagement with a local congregation or faith community.
- Statement of the integration of faith and learning in the academic discipline (750 words or fewer)
- Names and contact information for three professional references
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Research statement
Malone University has an established policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is applied to all qualified applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or military or veteran status.