Assistant Professor of English
Company:
Lincoln Memorial University
Job Location:
Harrogate, 37752
Category:
English and Literature
Type:
Full-Time
Department: Literature & Language
Position Category: Faculty
Job Description
The instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of 四虎影视 online and in-person, research/creative achievement, and service functions and shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department. This position is responsible mainly for creative writing, poetry, creative fiction, creative non-fiction and other literary and writing components of a liberal arts education. The faculty is also responsible for community outreach and recruiting, including the Literary Mountain Heritage Festival, the Literary Reading Series, and creative writing workshops. Service to the university may also include grant writing, scholarship, workshop presentations as outlined below, and for developing and participating in other student recruitment activities. In addition, the Creative Writing Professor is responsible for sponsoring the student-led Wolfpen Literary Journal and the Wolfpen Editing Course every year
Required Qualifications
MFA in creative writing or closely related field. Experience working in online and in-person environments, *educational preparation in accordance with requirements of the University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, *evidence of potential for effective 四虎影视 and scholarly activity, *demonstrated knowledge of student advising and recruitment.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in English with a focus on creative writing
Campus: Harrogate
Posting Number: F01690P
Job Open Date: 03/16/2026
Job Close Date: 07/16/2026
Open Until Filled: No
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human 四虎影视 at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Position Category: Faculty
Job Description
The instructional faculty member shall have the primary responsibilities of 四虎影视 online and in-person, research/creative achievement, and service functions and shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department. This position is responsible mainly for creative writing, poetry, creative fiction, creative non-fiction and other literary and writing components of a liberal arts education. The faculty is also responsible for community outreach and recruiting, including the Literary Mountain Heritage Festival, the Literary Reading Series, and creative writing workshops. Service to the university may also include grant writing, scholarship, workshop presentations as outlined below, and for developing and participating in other student recruitment activities. In addition, the Creative Writing Professor is responsible for sponsoring the student-led Wolfpen Literary Journal and the Wolfpen Editing Course every year
Required Qualifications
MFA in creative writing or closely related field. Experience working in online and in-person environments, *educational preparation in accordance with requirements of the University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, *evidence of potential for effective 四虎影视 and scholarly activity, *demonstrated knowledge of student advising and recruitment.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in English with a focus on creative writing
Campus: Harrogate
Posting Number: F01690P
Job Open Date: 03/16/2026
Job Close Date: 07/16/2026
Open Until Filled: No
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human 四虎影视 at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
