Assoc. Professor - English teaches courses in the discipline area of English. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Assoc. Professor - English provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Assoc. Professor - English typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The School of Arts and Sciences invites applicants for an Assistant Professor of English - Composition/Writing to begin in either August 2024 or January 2025. This full-time, tenure track appointment requires a 12-credit per semester teaching load.
Founded in 1913 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Mount Mary University provides an environment for the development of the whole person. The University encourages leadership, integrity, and a deep sense of social justice arising from a sensitivity to moral values and Christian principles. Mount Mary commits itself to excellence in teaching and learning with an emphasis on thinking critically. The university offers all-women undergraduate education and co-ed graduate education, with approximately 1,500 students. With one in four undergraduate students at Mount Mary identifying themselves as Hispanic, in 2020, Mount Mary University became one of only two colleges in Wisconsin to be designated by the federal government as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. The university is also ranked as one of the two most diverse schools in the Midwest (according to U.S. News and World Report).
This position includes primarily teaching first-year writing courses in composition and would work closely with Dr. Jennifer Kontny, Director of First-Year Composition. We also appreciate interest and experience in writing program administration. Opportunities to teach in secondary areas are available. Desirable secondary specialties include creative writing, journalism, or new media and professional writing (e.g., writing for websites, blogs and social media, digital storytelling, technical writing, grant writing).
Our first-year composition program values flexible, highly engaged teachers who are responsive to the needs of our students, the writing program, and our university-wide core learning outcomes. As a university that values creating a welcoming environment for all students, we are interested in hearing from candidates whose lived experiences would prove resourceful in mentoring students of diverse backgrounds-first-generation college students, students of color, LGBTQ students, and students with disabilities.
Evidence of success working with first-year students is required. Preference is given to candidates with experience working directly with students from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Teaching experience and a terminal degree in hand (Ph.D. or MFA) in English, Rhetoric, or a related field is preferred. Master's degree may be considered with significant teaching experience with a diverse student population.
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Candidates selected for further consideration may be asked to submit writing samples, syllabi, teaching materials, course evaluations, and three letters of recommendation.
For earliest consideration, please submit your application by June 30. Position will remain open until filled.
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Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values.
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