ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – Tenure-Track – English Department

The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, seeks a qualified candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the English Department, starting in August 2008. Candidate must have an earned doctorate or MFA with a primary specialization in fiction writing and secondary expertise in another genre or composition studies. Candidate must have a strong record of publications in fiction. Candidate should also have a demonstrated ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse group of people. This line will involve courses in fiction writing on both the graduate and undergraduate levels and a range of courses in creative and expository writing, including first-year composition.

Send letter of application and dossier, including c.v., copy of transcript(s), writing sample of no more than twenty pages of fiction, and three letters of recommendation to Catherine Cavanaugh, English Department Chair, The College of Saint Rose, 432 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203. Deadline for applications: January 3, 2008.

The College of Saint Rose is a dynamic, comprehensive college of more than 5,140 students. Located in the heart of New York State’s Capital District, we are an independent, coeducational institution. The College of Saint Rose is an equal opportunity employer; members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Application Information
Postal Address:
Catherine Cavanaugh
Chair, English Department
The College of Saint Rose
432 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203