Visiting Instructor of English

Position: Visiting Instructor of English
Starting date: August 2024

Job Posting:

Visiting Instructor of English
Starting Date: August 2024
 

Job Summary:

Teach a range of creative writing, literature, and composition courses; and be active in mentoring students and fostering a culture of creativity and storytelling within the Department of English. 

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.

Malone University:

Malone University is a Christian university for the arts, sciences and professions, in the liberal arts tradition.  The University 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

(2) letter of application 
(3) curriculum vitae 
(4) 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.
(5) Statement of the integration of faith and learning in the academic discipline (750 words or fewer)
(6) Names and contact information for three professional references
(7) Statement of teaching philosophy
(8) Research statement
 
Please send application materials to: 
Christina Schnyders, Ph.D., Provost
Malone University
2600 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton OH 44709-3897
Email to: provost@malone.edu

Review of the applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Malone University has an established policy of equal academic and employment opportunity.  This policy is applied to all qualified students, employees and applicants for admission or employment, in all university programs and activities, without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, or military or veteran status. Malone University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.