English Faculty Position Available In Norfolk, Massachusetts

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

English Faculty Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service. Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service. Mount Vernon Nazarene University seeks a full-time (nine-month) English Faculty Member on the Mount Vernon main campus, beginning fall 2025. Rank is open. Compensation is competitive among the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. A full complement of benefits is provided, including a health care plan, retirement contributions and tuition assistance (self and dependents).

Responsibilities may include:

• Instructing courses in academic writing at the undergraduate level, including foundational and research-based writing.
• Teaching in creative writing and literature.
• Advising students as assigned.
• Performing additional instructional or administrative assignments based on departmental needs and individual qualification.
• Supporting departmental efforts for continued improvement of programs.
• Serving the University through committee participation.

While the above statements describe the general nature and expectations for an individual assigned to this position, it is not exhaustive.

Qualifications:

• Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience, and mission fit.
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Understanding and alignment of the heritage, doctrine, and practices of the Church of the Nazarene.
• Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience, and mission fit.
• Ph.D. or M.F.A. in field (advanced ABD considered).
• Evidence of scholarly potential.
• Commitment to quality classroom instruction.
• Strong individual and group communication skills.
• Desire to help students succeed in the university setting.
• Strong presentation skills, and commitment to quality classroom instruction and student learning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and proven ability to work collaboratively with others.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of all ethnic groups underrepresented in higher education. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, early application is strongly advised. Interested candidates should send an application letter, curriculum vita, unofficial college transcripts, evidence of teaching competence, names and contact information for three references, a one

• to two
• page statement of educational philosophy, and a one
• to two
• page statement of faith.

Applicants are encouraged to submit application materials via email as Microsoft Word, .pdf file attachments, or as hard copies to: Academic Affairs Mount Vernon Nazarene University 800 Martinsburg Road Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Email:

academic.affairs@mvnu.edu Professional and personal references are required, consistent with the responsibilities associated with this position. A background check will be performed prior to appointment. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is committed to fostering a non-discriminatory campus environment in which community members can learn and work. MVNU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, disability, marital status, or military service in the operation of all University programs, activities, and services. As a faith-based institution, the University is exempted from certain laws and regulations concerning discrimination. The University maintains the right, with regard to its lifestyle covenant, employment, and other matters, to uphold and apply its Christian beliefs related to, among other issues, marriage, sex (gender), gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual activity to the fullest extent permitted by law. Thus, MVNU attempts to make all policies and decisions within the doctrinal and moral convictions of the Church of the Nazarene (e.g., Articles of Faith, Covenant of Christian Conduct including the Statement on Human Sexuality and Marriage, Covenant of Christian Character, and the Statement on Discrimination, 915).