Job Information
Concordia College English Faculty - Literature and/or Rhetoric and Composition in Moorhead, Minnesota
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Position Details
Position Title:
English Faculty - Literature and/or Rhetoric and Composition
Position Type:
Faculty
FTE:
1.0
Benefit Eligible:
Yes
Secondary Employment Status:
Job Summary:
The Position:
The Department of English at Concordia College (Moorhead, Minnesota) invites applications for a one-year position in Literature or Rhetoric and Composition with possibility of renewal to begin August 2026.
The preferred candidate will be qualified to teach freshman composition and literature courses at all levels of undergraduate work. We seek candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
American literature
Indigenous literature
African-American literature
Literature by underrepresented voices
The candidate would also teach English 110, our first-year composition courses, which share common elements but leave room to be designed around each teacher’s interests.
Consideration will also be given to candidates qualified in Rhetoric and Composition who would teach a full load of composition and writing courses.
The teaching load is up to seven courses during the academic year. Concordia College is committed to increasing equity and diversity in the classroom. Applicants from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Department:
The English Department at Concordia College is a dynamic program that has recently revised its requirements for the Literature and Writing majors based on the following goals: Read, Inquire, Empathize, Write, and Change the World. We are focused on using literature and writing to engage students at all levels, in the Core Curriculum as well as in our majors. We are a highly interdisciplinary department, coordinating classes and programs with Women’s and Gender Studies, Global Studies, Environmental Studies, the Offutt School of Business, Education, and more. We are also a department dedicated to scholarship, with regular publications and presentations.
The College:
Concordia College is a private four-year liberal arts college of approximately 1,800 undergraduates located in Moorhead (MN)/Fargo (ND), a growing metropolitan area of 250,000 that is known for quality schools, affordable housing, and the nearby Minnesota lakes country. A more thorough description of Concordia College can be found at https://www.concordiacollege.edu/.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master of Arts in Literature or Rhetoric and Composition or similar field
Evidence of strong potential for teaching excellence
Training and expertise in the pedagogy of teaching writing and/or literature
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in American, Indigenous American, or similar literatures, or Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition
Demonstrated experience teaching college-level English
Demonstrated potential to contribute to the program and form interdisciplinary partnerships
Successful candidates will aspire to be part of a diverse community that affirms an abundance of identities, experiences, and perspectives in order to imagine, examine, and implement possibilities for individual and communal thriving both inside and outside of the Department of English.
Position Opening Date:
3/2/2026
Position Closing Date:
Open Until Filled?
Yes
Screening Begins:
Benefits and Salary:
Concordia College is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package:
Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Preventative Chiropractic Program
Retirement Plan
Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
Life Insurance (full-time only)
Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
Paid parental leave
Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides
Salary– 48,000.00 - 57,000.00 USD
The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.
EEO/AA Statement:
Concordia College will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
Employment Contingencies:
Background Check
Location:
Moorhead
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to be employed in the United States.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
List of References
Teaching Philosophy
Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
Licensure
Certification
Training
Other