Find & Apply For Language / Literature Professor Jobs in Durham, North Carolina

Position Number:

F610476 FTE

1=9/10 month -Faculty only Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu . Primary Function of Organizational Unit The mission of the Department of Language and Literature at North Carolina Central University is to engage students in languages, cultures, literatures, linguistics, and writing. We foster students' analytical and creative thinking, problem-solving abilities, and communication strategies to prepare students for their responsibilities in civic and professional life. The department offers an English M.A., B.A.s in English, Spanish, and Interdisciplinary Studies, and minors in Spanish, German, Philosophy, Digital Humanities, Literature, and Writing. We host the Spanish Club, the Ex Umbra literary magazine, the Eagle Creators Society, and several other student clubs and honor societies. Language and Literature faculty contribute to many interdisciplinary initiatives including Women's and Gender Studies, Global Studies, Service Learning, undergraduate research, and Digital Humanities. Primary Purpose of Position The primary purpose of this position is to teach first-year writing courses, with additional courses in advanced composition or literature assigned according to department need and instructor's areas of expertise. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Understanding of Composition Pedagogy; familiarity with Canvas; proficiency with MS Word. Minimum Education/Experience M.A. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field. Ph. D. preferred. Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation NA Equal Opportunity Employer North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Posting Number:

F000300

Close Date:

12/12/2026