Teaching Assistant / Associate Professor Visa Sponsorship US

Job Description

• Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor – Environmental Literature and American Democracy
• Location: Boone, North Carolina
  Department: English

Appalachian State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor position in Environmental Literature and Rhetorics of American Democracy and Discourse. The position is expected to begin in August 2026, pending final administrative approval.

This role involves teaching a 4/4 course load focusing on Environmental Literature and American Democracy, including ENG 2220: Environmental Literature, Writing, and Film, ENG 3715: Literature and the Environment, and ENG 2330: Discourse and Democracy as part of the Foundations of American Democracy program. The selected candidate may also teach courses at the General Education and upper levels depending on departmental needs. Faculty responsibilities include serving on departmental committees and contributing to student development through inclusive and critical teaching practices.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Candidates must be legally eligible to work and live in the United States. More information about immigration and work eligibility can be found on the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at https://www.uscis.gov/.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric, American Studies, or a closely related interdisciplinary humanities field, completed by August 2026, and evidence of successful university-level teaching. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Environmental Humanities, Democracy Studies, or related fields, and those who demonstrate a commitment to supporting diverse student populations.

Applicants who are ABD (All But Dissertation) will be considered with a temporary reduction in rank and salary until the Ph.D. is awarded. Verification of dissertation defense must be submitted by July 31, 2026, for a fall start. Once the degree is completed, the candidate’s rank and salary will be adjusted accordingly.

The Department of English at Appalachian State University offers undergraduate programs in Creative Writing, Film, English Education, Literary Studies, and Rhetoric and Technical Writing, as well as an M.A. program with concentrations in Literary Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, and Teaching Literature and Writing. More information about the department and university can be found at https://www.appstate.edu/.

To apply, candidates must submit:

1. A cover letter outlining relevant teaching and research experience.

2. A current CV.

3. A sample syllabus for ENG 2330: Discourse and Democracy, including a course description and reading schedule.

4. Three letters of recommendation.

The review of applications will begin on February 1, 2026. Zoom interviews for finalists are expected in February and March. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.

This is a full-time, nine-month appointment with a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Applicants should be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Additional information about academic employment and equal opportunity regulations can be found on the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights website at https://www.ed.gov/ocr.

Search Chair: Belinda Walzer
Email: walzerbl@appstate.edu
Reference Number: FA00434P
Application Link: https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52107