Assistant Professor English

Carlow Universitys Department of Art Communications and English seeks a candidate for Assistant Professor of English to assume a faculty role in their undergraduate English program. This is a full-time non-tenure-track position (9 months with summer work available as overload credits) that is located on the Oakland campus in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. This position will begin on August 15 2026 . Academic rank is Assistant Professor and starting salary is commensurate with educational and teaching experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Strong candidates will be able to:

• Teach four undergraduate courses in the fall and spring semesters (8 courses total per year) including sections of SKW 101 (Foundations of Writing I) and SKW 102 (Foundations of Writing II) along with a combination of literature and writing courses as needed by the department.
• Show developing expertise in English and Postcolonial Literature (possible courses include Shakespeare Modern British Writers and Survey of English Literature) with secondary expertise in Composition or Rhetoric.
• Other possible courses may include Introduction to Literature; Introduction to Writing and Research About Literature (lit theory/criticism); or other literature-survey courses as aligned with the candidates research interests.
• Guide student research projects such as senior theses and supervise student internships.
• Display excellence in teaching across undergraduate programs.
• Facilitate student learning provide effective instruction and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned courses in accordance with FERPA regulations.
• Actively participate in the life of a vibrant department including some evening and weekend events attend conferences and admissions events and contribute to the growth and vision of the department in program and committee meetings.
• Share a deep commitment to effective teaching developing innovative courses and mentoring students.

Preferred candidates will have fluency and/or interest in some of the following areas:

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL); design-thinking; the ethics of AI and AI literacy; professional writing; or multi-modal storytelling strategies

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL REQUIRED:

• PhD or ABD in English Literature

MINIMUM RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level with strong record of student evaluations.

Carlow University is Devoted to....

• A culture of integrity dignity and respect for all
• A strong commitment to social justice
• Ethical forward-thinking leadership
• Comprehensive medical dental vision life & disability benefits package
• Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary use of Carlows fitness center and amenities

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor the sick and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs committed to engaging its community in a process of life-long learning scholarship research and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate masters and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a community of learners and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity treat others with respect and dignity carefully steward the Universitys resources avoid conflicts of interest or commitment maintain confidentiality and to comply with legal and professional obligations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.