Position Available: Full-time, nine-month, Assistant or Associate Professor of English. Salary, based on qualifications and experience, is determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and University President and approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO).
Available: August 2026
Job Summary: Northwestern invites applications for an assistant/associate professor position in the department of English, Foreign Language, and Humanities. We seek a candidate with teaching expertise in composition, advanced composition, and creative writing. The successful candidate will be based on the Northwestern Alva campus and teach a 27-hour load of undergraduate and occasional graduate-level English courses as well as humanities courses. Additional responsibilities will include student advising, participation in department recruiting efforts, program assessment and curriculum development, and committee and university service.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a PhD from an accredited institution in English and a demonstrated record of teaching composition and other writing courses. Applicants with advanced ABD standing will be considered. A terminal degree awarded prior to January 2026 is required for appointment at the rank of assistant professor. A commitment to distance education, including online and ITV delivery of instruction, is desirable.
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Preliminary individual interviews will be held via videoconference.
Send Information to:
Dr. Steven Maier
Dean of Faculty
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Email: [email protected]
Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vita that includes contact information for at least three (3) professional references, teaching philosophy, the NWOSU application for faculty (https://www.nwosu.edu/uploads//exempt-employee-app-fillable.pdf), and academic transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for application; official transcripts will be required before appointment. Email submission of application materials as PDF attachments is preferred. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who bring unique insights, backgrounds, and voices to our campus community. Only applicants who are authorized to be employed in the United States need apply.
