Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Assistant Professor of English

Poetry Writing Specialist

College of Liberal Arts

CLA-N-2519

Tenure-track appointment starting August 2012. Poetry Writing Specialist. Candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to teaching and evidence of a promising research agenda. Three-course load each semester for initial three-year appointment; load afterwards determined by balance of responsibilities. Ph.D. in appropriate discipline must be conferred by time of appointment.

Electronic submission of application materials preferred. Address cover letter and curriculum vitae to Professor George Hahn, Chair, and email to engl@towson.edu

(Regular mail submissions, if necessary, should be sent to: English Department, Towson University, 8000 York Rd., Towson, MD 2l252-0001).

Deadline for receipt of applications is November 8 201l.
This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire.

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate you are an applicant for this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university's affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone.

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire.