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Grace College (IN) - Assistant/Associate Professor of English (Americanist)
Grace College invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of English, to begin fall 2017. We seek an Americanist with broad teaching interests, and are especially interested in candidates with expertise in one or more of the following additional areas: African American literature, ethnic and minority literatures, world literature, and/or creative writing. Responsibilities include teaching, advising, university service, scholarly activity, and professional development. In addition to teaching in his or her areas of specialization, the successful candidate will teach some core courses such as Effective Writing and/or Global Perspectives.

Grace College is an evangelical Christian liberal arts college located in the resort community of Winona Lake, near Warsaw, Indiana (36 miles west of Ft. Wayne). Grace College is guided by our mission of developing character, sharpening competence and preparing for service. Our programs, as well as our Covenant of Faith and Community Lifestyle Commitment, are designed to encourage serious academic inquiry, a biblical worldview, spiritual understanding, and social conscience, all in the context of God's grace.

The Languages, Literature, and Communication Department is housed within the School of Arts and Sciences, and offers degrees related to English, English education, creative writing, journalism, TESOL, communication studies, French, and Spanish. Small but active and collegial, our department hosts many activities including writers’ workshops, film screenings, poetry readings, a literary magazine, and an annual trip to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. We welcome an innovative colleague who is enthusiastic about designing new courses, mentoring students, building intellectual community, and engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration. We also seek a colleague whose views are compatible with our institution’s doctrinal commitments as articulated in the Covenant of Faith and embodied in the Community Lifestyle Commitment

The successful candidate will have:
 * A doctorate in the English field with a focus on American literature.
 * Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education.
 * Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to collaborate with colleagues and students.
 * Evidence of scholarly achievement and potential.
 * A strong commitment to the mission and values of an evangelical Christian institution
 * A strong commitment to the integration of faith and learning.

Application Process: A cover letter and curriculum vitae (with complete contact information) should be sent as pdf attachments via email to employment@grace.edu. Please include “Assistant/Associate Professor of English” in the subject line of the email. Applications submitted by November 1 will receive fullest consideration. Position will remain open until filled.

Selected candidates will be invited to submit additional materials (including faculty application form, teaching philosophy, reference letters, dissertation abstract, etc.). Preliminary interviews will be held via video chat and at the Modern Language Association Conference in Philadelphia, January 5-8, 2017.

Grace College and Theological Seminary seeks a diverse work environment by encouraging women and minorities to apply.

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Deadline: Nov. 1

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