JOB TITLE:  Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor of English

JOB CODE NUMBER:  320068/320058

The University of the Virgin Islands is a Historically Black publicly supported land-grant institution. UVI is seeking faculty who will ensure that students meet high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status and with interests, experience and expertise in curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary studies and distance education, as well as teaching and scholarly excellence in their specialties. In addition, academic programs support our land grant designation by integrating instruction with research and community service. Appointees must be able to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds; serve on the University’s committees; and contribute to the development of the University’s Vision 2012.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Division is seeking two (2) candidates who will teach a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year at the undergraduate level in the following position:

Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor of English: Applicants should have a Masters Degree in English and two years of college-level teaching experience in composition and literature. Candidates with a PhD. are preferred.  The ability to work with people of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds is an important asset.  Experience, interests, and expertise in curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary studies, and distance education as well as teaching and scholarly excellence is required..  Additional expectations of all faculty include participation in University committees and continued professional achievement. 

Employment will begin on January 08, 2008.

Rank and compensation will be based on academic preparation, teaching and practical experience. Benefits include a generous TIAA/CREFF or Virgin Islands Government Retirement Plan, as well as a comprehensive group medical and dental insurance plan.

If applicable, economy airfare to St. Thomas for the appointee and immediate family, and shipping allowance of up to $1,250 will be paid by the University upon presentation of receipts. 

In order to be considered please submit an employment application, curriculum vitae, transcript(s) from an accredited institution(s), and the name, address, telephone number, and email address of three references to: Human Resources Department, University of the Virgin Islands, #2 John Brewer’s Bay, St. Thomas, V.I. 00802-9990 or email hrweb@uvi.edu with a copy to msekou@uvi.edu and provost@uvi.edu.   Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information, please visit us online at http://hrweb.uvi.edu or call 340-693-1340.