Assistant Professor of English Education (Tenure Track) job in Norfolk

Job Title Assistant Professor of English Education (Tenure Track)
Department ENGLISH
Position Number F0071A1
Job Description
The English Department at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of English Education beginning in Fall 2024. This is a 10-month appointment with expectations for collaboration with Old Dominion University’s Darden College of Education & Professional Studies.
Primary responsibilities include:

Engaging in research and scholarship that explores the teaching of English
Teaching undergraduate and graduate English courses, English methods courses, and research methods courses, using face-to-face and online delivery methods
Serving on master’s and doctoral student committees
Collaborating on the design and coordination of an undergraduate and graduate English teacher education program
Developing and sustaining literacy initiatives through school and community partnerships
Participating in departmental, college and university service, as well as contributing to disciplinary professional communities.

The successful candidate will primarily teach courses in their areas of expertise, but may be called on to teach courses that satisfy the university’s general education requirements as needed. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who specialize in the teaching of literature, the teaching of readers, young adult literature and/or critical media literacy. Moreover, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates with a commitment to justice-oriented approaches to English education.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
Candidates must have a research/publishing agenda focused on the teaching of English. Applicants should also be well prepared to teach undergraduate or graduate English courses, English Methods courses, or Research Methods courses.
Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
Applicants must have completed all Ph.D. or Ed.D. requirements in English Education or closely related field by July 24, 2024.
Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification
Preferred Qualifications
Secondary teaching experience in English language arts
Postsecondary teaching experience in English language arts methods and/or English
Conditions of Employment
Location Norfolk, VA

Open Until Filled Yes