Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a tenure-track Professor of English in the department of English & Communication. The successful candidate will primarily teach first-year writing and oversee the campus writing center. Our first-year writing model includes a peer writing studio facilitated by a writing tutor, so candidates must be enthusiastic about training and working with peer tutors. Candidates who can also teach the department’s core courses in the Gender and Sexuality Studies minor are especially encouraged to apply.

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in English or Composition and Rhetoric, demonstrated excellence in teaching first-year writing, and commitment to working with undergraduate populations with diverse levels of preparation and engagement. All applicants will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates who can start in January 2025.

The salary range for this position will be $54,000-$60,000. The final salary offered will depend on the individual’s years of related work experience and whether the education qualifications are met.

Blackburn College features a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 403B Retirement Account
• EAP
• PTO
• FSA and HSA Options
• Tuition Remission/Tuition Exchange
• Life Insurance

Please send a letter of application addressing the above expectations, including a description of what role diversity plays in your classroom, a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information of three to five references to: Human Resources, Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Ludlum 110, Carlinville, IL  62626 or email hr@blackburn.edu. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position.  Phone calls or walk-ins not accepted.  Review of applications will begin September 22nd and continue until the position is filled.

Blackburn College seeks to build an inclusive community that can engage the interests of a diverse population.  We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and sustaining a culture that reflects the diversity of our country, and as such we particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups such as women, people of color, LGBTQ+, veterans, and those with disabilities.