Assistant/Associate Professor of English/Literature

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist- Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.

Job Summary:

Goshen College invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of English to teach literature and writing courses beginning in August 2027. A pre-20th Century focus is preferred, but not required. Administrative experience is preferred but not required. Experience teaching composition and general education classes, as well as developmental writing, multilingual learners, and/or first-generation students is especially valued.

Primary teaching responsibilities will be courses for the Core (general education) program, including first-year composition, writing and/or research classes, and upper-level English and interdisciplinary courses. Willingness to lead off-campus experiential domestic and international courses is also a plus.

The English department offers three majors: English, Writing and Publishing, and TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language), with a curriculum that focuses on English literature and language in a global context, as well as issues of social justice. Because the English Department is small and highly collaborative, this position is best suited for someone who enjoys broad teaching responsibilities, interdisciplinary conversations, mentoring students, and supporting departmental co-curriculars (such as publishing and writing initiatives), and designing engaging courses for students with varied academic backgrounds and interests.

All members of the department have opportunities to develop courses within their expertise. Candidates who enjoy close faculty-student interaction, active learning environments, community engagement, and teaching in a small residential liberal arts setting will thrive at Goshen College. Faculty are encouraged to bring their full intellectual and personal interests into the classroom, while helping students grow as thoughtful readers, writers, and community members. 

Goshen College is a teaching college with a 4-3-1 load, and all teaching faculty serve on institution-wide committees and assist with advising, as well as with recruiting current and prospective students. The successful candidate must be ready to contribute to our strong tradition of excellence in research and publication as well as teaching. 

Essential Functions:

• Prepare course syllabi for assigned courses in collaboration with department chair and GC Core director
• Teach assigned courses with appropriate active and engaged learning practices
• Work with Junior and Senior Seminar students
• Mentor students through advising activities 
• Participate in department, school, and college meetings and committees
• Participate in recruiting events and initiatives
• Pursue appropriate professional development opportunities, including scholarly activities
• Complete other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: 

• Students in assigned courses
• Student workers and other students in department as needed

Education and Experience: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. required (dissertation completed by August 2027)
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college/university level
• Interest in thematic areas for interdisciplinary teaching: for example, gender, race, ethnicity, the environment, social justice, media studies, and/or performance studies 
• Commitment to teaching in the Core, including interdisciplinary courses outside of English 
• Commitment to working with diverse populations
• Commitment to the mission and core values of Goshen College

Skills:

• Ability to collaborate and innovate as a teacher-scholar dedicated to an inclusive academic and campus community
• Mentorship of student research
• Active engagement in research and publishing
• Proficiency with classroom technology
• Experience with community collaboration and service
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with colleagues and students
• Ability to contribute knowledge and ideas to department and college endeavors

The ideal candidate will:

• demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching 
• value inclusive and student-centered pedagogy 
• be excited to teach students with a wide range of reading and writing experiences 
• show flexibility and creativity in course design 
• work collaboratively within a small department 
• contribute positively to advising, mentorship, committee work, and campus life 
• support students both inside and outside the classroom 
• be ready to contribute to a vision for the role of literature and the Humanities in a fast-changing higher-education environment

Goshen College regularly reviews and renews its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In your application materials, please address how your own skills and experience will help us support and develop this commitment.

Physical Demands: 

Using computers and other office equipment; moving around campus, inside and outside.

Work Environment/Environmental Conditions:

Mostly inside/office conditions; temperatures are usually moderate; artificial lighting; some exposure to dust and molds.

 

All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the department chair. Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.  

Benefits:

• Healthcare/Prescription insurance (Goshen College pays employee premium)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life/AD&D (Goshen College pays employee premium)
• Long Term Disability (after 1 year of employment – college pays employee premium)
• Retirement (403(b))
• College contribution to retirement after 90 days
• Free membership to GC Recreation-Fitness Center
• Paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition discounts
• and more

How to Apply

• Application materials may be attached to the Administrative & Teaching Faculty Application or sent electronically to [email protected].Goshen College will not be sponsoring candidates for this position.
  • • Complete the online Administrative & Teaching Faculty Application
    • Letter of application
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Brief Statement of Teaching Philosophy / Approach
    • A list of three professional references with contact information
    • Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts) and background check will be required prior to hire.

E-Verify Statement of Participation

Goshen College participates in E-Verify. If you are hired, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. As a religious institution, Goshen College expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to the historic Anabaptist identity and the teachings of Mennonite Church USA, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the college. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors, and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.

About Goshen College

Goshen College is a nationally-ranked college and Hispanic-Serving Institution in Indiana renowned for its distinctive hands-on, real-world educational opportunities, and its commitment to creating positive change in the community and the world. The college offers over 65 undergraduate areas of study; as well as best-in-class graduate programs in nursing, business administration, social work and environmental education. This caring, safe and diverse campus prides itself on providing excellent academic programs that connect arts with sciences, and theory with practice — exposing students to multiple perspectives and encouraging them to think deeply, live creatively and lead purposefully. The college is located in the City of Goshen in the heart of Elkhart County, within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit. Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant and entrepreneurial downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths and affordable housing prices. Learn more at goodofgoshen.com.

Contact HR

Human Resources
Goshen College
1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4795
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (574) 535-7111