Assistant Professor of English

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Full or Part Time:

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Exempt:

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Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

SVSU invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of English to begin July 1, 2026.  Applicants must have acquired their Ph.D. in Linguistics or a closely related field by the time of appointment.  The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise and experience in teaching developmental and first-year courses in academic writing and/or reading and undergraduate courses in English linguistics and the teaching of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).  Teaching responsibilities are in-person, on-campus (24 credit hours/year), with limited online teaching possible. Candidates should also demonstrate promise as a scholar in one or more of the areas above.  Other responsibilities include departmental and university service and student advising.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Earned PhD from an accredited institution in Linguistics or a closely related field.  ABD will be considered if the Ph.D. is completed by July 1, 2026.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community

Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Relevant teaching experience at the university level
• Experience working with English language learners              

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Additional Applicant Information:

• For initial consideration, candidates will need to submit a cover letter discussing their qualifications, a current CV, and unofficial transcripts for their graduate degree(s). 
• Select candidates will be asked to submit additional materials later in the process.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.