Reporting to the Dean of Arts and Science and working collaboratively with the Chair of Humanities and English faculty, the individual has a shared responsibility to deliver and strengthen the English program.
Ambrose is open to a wide range of specializations in the literature of the last 250 years, including the Romantics and nineteenth century, Modernism, the Inklings, and the novel. We seek primarily, though, for an exceptional classroom professor eager to teach broadly from “the best that has been thought and said in the world” and keenly interested in literature’s interactions with historic Christian faith.
The English program offers three- and four-year Bachelor of Arts degrees. It is situated within a small but collegial department of Humanities alongside programs in History, Christian Studies, and General Studies. The successful applicant will typically teach a 3-3 load, which will include a Romantics-present survey, introduction to literature, and composition courses, along with senior electives in areas of specialization and broader interest.
Start Date: August 2025
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and teach English and composition courses.
- Complete ongoing research and publication.
- Participate in regular committee work at departmental and university levels.
- Supervise senior students’ independent research projects
- Provide student academic advising and mentoring.
- Periodically be involved in student recruitment, curriculum development, and other department co-curricular initiatives.
Qualifications
- PhD in English by the time of appointment.
- Clear potential for excellent university teaching.
- Capacity for success in research.
- Desire and ability to relate Christian faith and the study of literature.
Additional Information
- A compensation package commensurate with education and experience is available.
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background criminal check and academic transcripts.
- In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
- Ambrose Employees agree to uphold and sign the University’s Statement of Faith upon initial appointment and govern the conduct of his or her work, in accordance therewith.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for this position: Send a letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three referees to Ambrose University c/o hr@ambrose.edu indicating “Assistant/Associate Professor, English” in the subject line.
Review of applications begins on November 30, 2024. However, the position will remain open until filled.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.