VP Area: Arts & Sciences

Department: Arts & Sciences

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligibility:  Yes

The Department of English and Modern Languages in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma City University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position beginning Fall 2025. 

Primary teaching responsibilities include literature survey courses including general education courses; upper-level literature electives in varied topics needed. Possible teaching responsibilities might also include Composition courses, creative writing courses, or foreign language courses.  Teaching load is 21 credit hours per year (3/4 load of 3 credit hour courses); opportunity exists for summer teaching and overload as needed.

Qualifications:

Ph.D. in English, with a generalist’s ability to teach a range of undergraduate literature and writing courses. Preferred secondary area expertise in one of the following: Public Humanities, American Literature, Comparative Literature, Poetry and/or Poetics, Digital Humanities.

Further preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated interest, experience, and qualification in teaching literature survey curriculum. The ideal candidate will show an understanding of the value of an interconnected liberal arts education.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in hand by August 2025 and must demonstrate successful undergraduate teaching experience as well as a commitment to undergraduate education.

Teaching, Scholarship, and Service Requirements:

In addition to teaching, supervision, and advising of students, all tenure-track and tenured faculty members in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences must fulfill scholarship and service requirements as defined by the Procedures for Renewal, Promotion, and Tenure, an appendix to the Oklahoma City University Faculty Handbook. Effective teaching, scholarship, and service are required for promotion and tenure.

Faculty members are expected to participate in the department's work in student recruiting and retention, advising, curriculum, and assessment.  More information about the Department of English and Modern Languages is available at http://www.okcu.edu/english/.

The Department of English and Modern Languages:

The English and Modern Languages department at Oklahoma City University offers an English undergraduate major with three tracks—literature, writing, and English education—as well as an English minor. In addition, the department supports the general education program with writing and literature courses and contributes regularly to the Honors Program.

The Petree College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma City University

The Petree College of Arts and Sciences embraces the value of a liberal arts education and prepares students in all disciplines to think critically, creatively, and ethically. Our students are challenged to become servant leaders through an education that engages them to become socially and ecologically responsible citizens in our world. Through rigorous coursework taught by excellent faculty, the Petree College is committed to an education that is relevant, socially engaged, and life transforming. The faculty and staff of Petree College are not only concerned about preparing students for careers. More importantly, we want to prepare you for life. We hope that you will join us to participate in an education that will make a difference for you and for the world.

About Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City University was founded in 1904 and is a coeducational, urban, private university located in the Uptown district of Oklahoma City. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Oklahoma City University is the only Oklahoma institution listed in the top tier of the regional, master's-level university category by U.S. News and World Report magazine.

Procedure for Submitting Applications

Submit a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, C.V., list of three professional references, and unofficial transcripts.

Writing samples and additional teaching materials may be requested of candidates during the screening and interview process.

Review of applications will begin January 20, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact for Additional Questions

Search Chair: Department Chair Rob Roensch, rgroensch@okcu.edu

Diversity Advocate: Dr. Karen Schiler, keschiler@okcu.edu

Oklahoma City University is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the values and goals of diversity.