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Position Description

Valley City State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track English faculty position in the Language and Literature Department to begin August 2025.

The primary responsibility of this position is to teach a minimum of 12 credits per semester of undergraduate and graduate courses that fulfill writing and humanities requirements in the General Education program; early British literature, Shakespeare, and English language, linguistics, and grammar studies in the undergraduate English programs; and English language, linguistics, and early British literature studies in the graduate master programs.

The candidate selected will be expected to teach both online and face-to-face, maintain and update content and instructional activities as needed, contribute to scholarly pursuits in the discipline, participate in professional development, attend regularly scheduled faculty and department meetings, serve on campus committees, and provide appropriate service to the department and university. The candidate must have the ability to work with others in a collegial and collaborative manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching writing and humanities courses in the General Education program
• Teaching early British literature, Shakespeare, and English language, linguistics, and grammar in the undergraduate English and English Education programs
• Teaching English language, linguistics, and early British literature in the graduate programs
• Staying current with course content and trends in teaching methods to improve student learning and student engagement
• Staying current in and contributing to the discipline
• Supporting department and university initiatives
• Recruiting, retaining, and advising majors, minors, and graduate students inEnglish programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English or a related fieldORall but dissertation (ABD) with commitment to degree completion
• Higher Education undergraduate classroom teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English with emphasis in early British literature including Shakespeare and specialization in English language, linguistics, and grammar
• Graduate level teaching experience
• Experience teaching with an online Learning Management System (LMS) such as Blackboard or Moodle
• Experience and Demonstrated proficiency using technology in the classroom and online environments
• Experience recruiting and advising students

Compensation

The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications and typically ranges from $47,000 to $52,000 for an Assistant Professor rank. This position is a 9-month, full-time position.In some cases, summer duties may be arranged through an additional contract.

Benefits

VCSU offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance plans with premiums fully paid for by the university, TIAA retirement plan, life insurance, annual and sick leave, paid holidays, Employee Assistance Program, tuition waivers, and wellness incentives. Additional benefits available include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.Click here for more information.

Application Procedure

Submit all required materials online, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV)/resume, contact information for three references, and unofficial copies of your transcripts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the correct email addresses are submitted for each of the three required references.Reference letters will be solicited automatically from the references you list via email, for finalists only. Preference given to applications received on or before April 8, 2025, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.Click here to apply.

University and Community

Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News for the past 26 years, VCSU offers one of the best academic values in the Midwest. VCSU was founded as a teachers college in 1890, earning a prestigious reputation for producing some of the best educators in the area. Since then, VCSUs undergraduate offerings have continued to grow and now include a range of programs. VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs in art, business, communication arts, computer systems and software engineering, education, health and physical education, language and literature, mathematics, music, science, social science, and technology education. Online Master of Education, Masters of the Arts in Teaching, and Master of Science in Business Information Systems degree programs are also available.

The 55-acre campus, one of the most attractive in North Dakota, is bordered on the south by a forested hillside and on the north by the Sheyenne River. Campus architecture features a graceful blend of historic and modern buildings. The entire campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a Historic District. VCSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The university is located in the southeastern part of the state in the city from which the institution takes its name.Valley City has a population of approximately 6,500 and is located 60 miles west of Fargo on Interstate 94, making the campus easily accessible both from the east and west. The location of the community lends itself to cultural and recreational activities, and theGaukler Wellness Center offers a variety of services to members including an indoor pool and fitness center.

Additional Information

For direct inquiries about the position, contact Department Chair Jodi Shorma by email at: jodi.shorma@vcsu.edu or by phone at 701-845-7231. For accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact:academic.affairs@vcsu.edu. This position is subject to the North Dakota Veteran's Preference procedure. Proof of eligibility can include a DD-214, a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable c