Qualifications:

Ph.D. required, in English, Spanish, or other literature or language field. Previous college level teaching experience is desired.

Trinity seeks faculty candidates who are professing Christians and are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Successful candidates will possess the ability to articulate the relationship between their academic discipline, the vocational preparation of their students, and a vision for human flourishing that emerges from the Christian faith. Successful candidates are also dedicated to personal involvement with students outside of the classroom through advising and other informal academic and cultural settings.

Responsibilities:

This is a 9-month tenure-track faculty role. Specific teaching assignments will depend on how the candidate's area of expertise intersects with a newly configured Literature and Languages department. Potential curricular areas include literatures and writing in English, comparative literature, interdisciplinary inquiry, and Chicago-based teaching (i.e. building curricular connections with a major metropolitan area). We will also consider specialists in literatures and writing in Spanish and/or other world languages. Additional responsibilities include academic advising, meeting with prospective students, participation in the life of the department, scholarly and professional achievement, and college service.

Compensation:

Rank and salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, pension, life insurance, and disability insurance.

Time-line:

Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Desirable start date is August 2019. For further information about the position contact:

Application Process:

All inquiries should be directed to:

Dr. Aaron Kuecker, Provost

Trinity Christian College

Phone: 708-239-4839

Email: Provost@trnty.edu

Only electronic application documents will be accepted.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following during the application process:

• Vita
• Three references (included within your resume or in a separate document)
• Faith Statement
  • In a separate document, please provide details about your faith/faith practices.
• A reflection of Trinity Christian College's Mission, as well as a reflection of your experience working in, and with, diverse populations and environments.
• For your review, Trinity Christian College's Mission and Diversity Statements can be found on our website at: https://www.trnty.edu/about-us/who-we-are/
• Transcripts

Trinity Christian College is a four-year liberal arts college located in Palos Heights, Illinois, a suburb twenty miles southwest of Chicago. Since its founding in 1959, Trinity has provided its students with an excellent Christian higher education in the Reformed tradition. The College enrollment in the traditional program is about 1,100 with a vibrant residential program. We offer majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, as well as professional programs in accounting and business administration, nursing, education, computer science, pre-medicine, and pre-law. Trinity also offers master's programs in counseling psychology and special education as well as degree completion programs in education and business. Trinity Christian College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

Trinity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.