About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University seeks candidates for a full-time lectureship in English, to begin August 2023. Teaching responsibility is fifteen credits per semester, including courses in freshman composition and potential assignments to other courses of need. Class size is 18 students for composition sections.

Requirements:

The Department of English and Modern Languages has a mission to serve our students by helping them improve as writers, speakers, and citizens. We do so through a diverse array of offerings in English that include literature, children's literature, professional writing, and creative writing. Candidates must have an advanced degree (MA, MFA, ABD, PhD) in English and experience, training, or coursework in composition pedagogy. Preference given to those with ability to teach literature or creative writing as well. Applicants should demonstrate collaboration skills, the ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning, and a commitment to undergraduate teaching. We are a collegial university and department committed to teaching and strong student-faculty interaction. A demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of the university mission is required.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, non-tenure track instructional faculty position. Annual salary will be $48,000. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or [email protected].

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and please attach (under Resume):

• Letter of interest summarizing your qualifications for this position
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial graduate transcripts
• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including how the applicant serves diverse populations and perspectives in the classroom
• Contact information for three professional references