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Job Description
In compliance with the College’s Out of State Workers Policy, only candidates who will reside in and work from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio will be considered for this position.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for online course delivery at the College in collaboration with the faculty lead including, but not limited to, the implementation of best practices for online delivery, identification of quality delivery standards, and implementation of new educational technology used in the online classroom.
- Take initiative on special projects related to online delivery and teaching and learning as guided by the faculty lead.
- Coordinate the hiring and loading of faculty to teach online sections within their school and/or discipline area.
- Provide direct supervision and evaluation of adjunct faculty teaching online sections.
- Coordinate supervision and evaluation for full time campus faculty in conjunction with campus program chairs or deans.
- Monitor instructor engagement for online courses and programs in their assigned curricular area(s).
- When appropriate, coach online faculty not meeting commonly accepted engagement requirements.
- Review and respond to faculty, staff and student issues related to the delivery of online courses.
- Participate in appropriate statewide meetings (such as Curriculum Committees) in their assigned curricular area(s).
- Develop and implement professional development opportunities for IvyOnline faculty and assistant faculty leads, where applicable.
- Work with IvyOnline course schedulers to ensure appropriate courses are scheduled each term.
- Provide leadership and advocate for online courses and programs in their assigned curricular area(s) in conjunction with the faculty lead, including regular communication with curriculum committees, program chairs, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Work with the faculty lead and instructional design team to bring new courses to IvyOnline as needed or as directed by the curriculum committee(s) in their assigned curricular area(s).
- All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Faculty Lead for their assigned School
SUPERVISION GIVEN: Faculty teaching IvyOnline course sections
Unofficial transcripts required as part of the application process.
Official transcripts required upon hiring.
https://my.ivytech.edu/policy?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=c518b8b13b3b7610e4b987ac24e45a8d
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be credentialed per ASOM 7.1 for at least one course within their assigned program/discipline.
- Must be experienced facilitating individual and group conflicts, and must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must possess excellent organizational, planning, evaluation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization.
- Must have the ability and willingness to travel within the state for work and occasional out-of-state travel for appropriate professional development.
- Ability to promote a welcoming environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.
Early Childhood Education Program Standard
A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through:
- Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development; or
- Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and /or specialty being taught; and
- Possesses one of the following: Professional certification in the field; or two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.
Education Program Standard
A qualified faculty member in education meets both of the following criteria:
- Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or a related field appropriate to the program, and
- Has both of the following: Current or expired professional state teaching license/certification and at least three years of K-12 teaching experience.
English Discipline Standard
A qualified faculty member in English meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:
- Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in English, or
- Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in English, linguistics, or courses related to the writing process.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
Job Description
In compliance with the College’s Out of State Workers Policy, only candidates who will reside in and work from the states of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio will be considered for this position.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for online course delivery at the College in collaboration with the faculty lead including, but not limited to, the implementation of best practices for online delivery, identification of quality delivery standards, and implementation of new educational technology used in the online classroom.
- Take initiative on special projects related to online delivery and teaching and learning as guided by the faculty lead.
- Coordinate the hiring and loading of faculty to teach online sections within their school and/or discipline area.
- Provide direct supervision and evaluation of adjunct faculty teaching online sections.
- Coordinate supervision and evaluation for full time campus faculty in conjunction with campus program chairs or deans.
- Monitor instructor engagement for online courses and programs in their assigned curricular area(s).
- When appropriate, coach online faculty not meeting commonly accepted engagement requirements.
- Review and respond to faculty, staff and student issues related to the delivery of online courses.
- Participate in appropriate statewide meetings (such as Curriculum Committees) in their assigned curricular area(s).
- Develop and implement professional development opportunities for IvyOnline faculty and assistant faculty leads, where applicable.
- Work with IvyOnline course schedulers to ensure appropriate courses are scheduled each term.
- Provide leadership and advocate for online courses and programs in their assigned curricular area(s) in conjunction with the faculty lead, including regular communication with curriculum committees, program chairs, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Work with the faculty lead and instructional design team to bring new courses to IvyOnline as needed or as directed by the curriculum committee(s) in their assigned curricular area(s).
- All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Faculty Lead for their assigned School
SUPERVISION GIVEN: Faculty teaching IvyOnline course sections
Unofficial transcripts required as part of the application process.
Official transcripts required upon hiring.
https://my.ivytech.edu/policy?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=c518b8b13b3b7610e4b987ac24e45a8d
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be credentialed per ASOM 7.1 for at least one course within their assigned program/discipline.
- Must be experienced facilitating individual and group conflicts, and must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must possess excellent organizational, planning, evaluation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization.
- Must have the ability and willingness to travel within the state for work and occasional out-of-state travel for appropriate professional development.
- Ability to promote a welcoming environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees in which every individual feels respected and valued.
Early Childhood Education Program Standard
A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through:
- Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development; or
- Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and /or specialty being taught; and
- Possesses one of the following: Professional certification in the field; or two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.
Education Program Standard
A qualified faculty member in education meets both of the following criteria:
- Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in education or a related field appropriate to the program, and
- Has both of the following: Current or expired professional state teaching license/certification and at least three years of K-12 teaching experience.
English Discipline Standard
A qualified faculty member in English meets the discipline standard through one of two routes:
- Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in English, or
- Possesses an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in any field with 18 graduate semester credit hours in English, linguistics, or courses related to the writing process.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Education26
- Science & Research1
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor of english jobs.
- Ph.D. in English or closely related field completed by time of appointment
- Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching in composition or literature courses
- Active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications or a completed manuscript
- Experience teaching first-year writing or college composition
- Specialization in an area of literary studies, rhetoric, or creative writing
- Ability to contribute to departmental service, advising, and curriculum development
Tips for Your Assistant Professor of English Job Search
Tailor your cover letter to each institution
Community colleges and research universities want very different things from candidates. Highlight teaching load experience for the former and publication record for the latter. Generic letters that don't address institutional mission get screened out early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant professor of english openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Package your writing sample strategically
Most search committees read your writing sample before your CV. Lead with your strongest published or polished chapter, not a dissertation excerpt in progress. Match the sample's subfield to the position's stated specialization whenever possible.
Request letters before the market opens
English faculty searches often post in September and October with November deadlines. Contact your letter writers in August to avoid rushed submissions, and confirm each writer knows the specific role type, teaching-focused or research-intensive, you're targeting.
Prepare a teaching demonstration ahead of time
Finalists for most English positions deliver a 20-minute teaching demo to undergraduates. Prepare two or three interchangeable lessons you can adapt to whatever text the committee assigns on short notice, and practice cold with an unfamiliar audience.
Negotiate startup funds and course releases
Salary flexibility at many institutions is limited, but startup funding for research, conference travel, and course releases in year one are often negotiable. Know which terms matter most to your research agenda before the offer call.
Assistant Professor of English Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant professor of englishs?
The companies hiring the most assistant professor of englishs right now include Ivy Tech Community College, Kennesaw State University, and Northern VA Community College, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across two-year colleges, four-year liberal arts colleges, and research universities.
How many assistant professor of english jobs are remote?
About 24% of assistant professor of english openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with online teaching roles in composition and writing-intensive courses accounting for the largest share of those positions. Tenure-track and research-focused roles are predominantly in-person.
How do you become a assistant professor of english?
You typically earn a Ph.D. in English or a closely related field, complete a dissertation, and build a teaching and publication record during graduate school. From there, you apply to open positions through the academic job market, which runs from late summer through spring. Strong candidates demonstrate both a coherent research agenda and documented classroom effectiveness before they go on the market.
How do you get hired as a assistant professor of english with little experience?
Start by teaching as many different course types as possible during graduate school, including first-year composition, literature surveys, and upper-division electives, to build a diverse teaching portfolio. Submit work to peer-reviewed journals early so you have at least one publication or acceptance in hand. Visiting assistant professor and postdoctoral positions are a recognized path into tenure-track roles and give you time to strengthen your record.
What does the assistant professor of english interview process look like?
Most searches begin with a video screening interview lasting about thirty minutes, focused on your research, teaching philosophy, and fit with the department. Finalists are invited to campus for a two-day visit that includes a research talk, a teaching demonstration to undergraduates, meetings with faculty and administrators, and an informal dinner. Committees typically extend an offer within two to four weeks of the campus visit.
Where can I find and apply to assistant professor of english jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant professor of english jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges and universities across the United States. Find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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