Assistant Professor of Humanities at Graceland University in IA

Assistant Professor of Humanities

Location: IA, United States

The Humanities Department at Graceland University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Humanities to begin August 2027. Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric, English, Social Change, or a related field required by time of appointment.

We are looking for candidates who can support and lead our general education curriculum and contribute to majors in English, Social Change, and Sustainability Studies. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated teaching success in two or more of the following areas: introductory and advanced composition, grammar and history of English, British literature, creative writing, and digital humanities. Additional experience in environmental studies, social justice, and/or communications and journalism a plus. The 4/4 teaching load will include composition, core English classes, and other courses based on the candidates experience and interests that appeal to both major and non-majors.

Demonstrated teaching excellence and a commitment to undergraduate teaching and service is required. We are looking for innovation-minded applicants who can 1) help grow and shape our programs and general education curriculum and 2) have demonstrated teaching excellence and collaborative and interdisciplinary commitment to undergraduate liberal arts.

Graceland University is a small, private liberal arts university, rurally located within an hour of Des Moines and two hours of Kansas City. Our faculty are committed to serving students from diverse populations, and the search committee is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the University missions, including our commitment to radical belonging.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation (at least one of which addresses the candidate’s teaching) online by clicking Apply. Send questions to Dr. Jake McGinnis (jmcginn1@graceland.edu).

Review of materials begins November 15 and continues until the position is filled. Graceland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Graceland University welcomes your application and interest in the open positions listed on this website. Updates are made regularly, so please check back often. Benefits overview is available here. Graceland offers a generous paid time off policy, which includes vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.

Graceland is a nonsectarian institution sponsored by Community of Christ, which provides a rich Christian heritage. Graceland has two main campuses: one located in Lamoni, Iowa, and one located in Independence, Missouri.

Founded in 1895 and sponsored by Community of Christ, Graceland University is much more than a school. Graceland is a community of passionate, caring and dedicated individuals who make up a worldwide community network that reaches far beyond the two campuses.

All applications/resumes are kept on file for one year. If you see future positions that interest you, please let us know so we may submit your application materials. Reference letters will not be accessible to applicants during the application process nor after becoming an employee.

Graceland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Graceland welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We’re looking for candidates who share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Graceland University consists of two campuses: the Lamoni campus is a residential liberal arts institution situated in south central Iowa, approximately 70 miles south of Des Moines, IA and the Independence, Missouri campus which focuses on degree completion, adult and graduate programs.