Associate Lecturer, Writing
About The Position
Curry College is hiring a part-time Associate Lecturer to teach multiple in-person sections of WRIT 1400: Reading, Writing and Research I, the first course in a required two-course writing sequence that serves as an introduction to the kinds of reading and writing that will be expected of college students. The Curry College Writing Program strives to empower student writers personally, socially, and professionally. Because we know that writing is uniquely tied to identity, we ask students to reflect on what shaped them as writers and to think about the relationship between literacies and power. Because we know that rhetoric is essential to democracy, we teach students how to think critically, to make sound arguments, and to work honestly and compassionately. Because we know how language works to oppress, we reject rhetoric that denigrates others and commit to counteracting and critiquing oppression to create a safer, more equitable, and more just college and world. Because we know that regular and individualized feedback leads to writing development, our classes are small with plenty of opportunities for students to work one-on-one with our award-winning faculty, and through our Writing Center we offer free writing consultations to all students, no matter where they are in the writing process. WRIT 1400 - Reading, Writing, Research I - 3 credits Course Description This course serves as an introduction to the kinds of reading and writing students will be expected to do in college. Emphasis on the developing confidence as writers, especially students' identities as writers through practice and reflection. This course will present strategies for critical reading, purposeful revision, and reflection.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Master's Degree in a relevant discipline such as English or Writing Studies is required for classroom teaching.
- Significant and relevant professional experience in a relevant discipline may be substituted for candidates who have earned degrees from disciplines not related to this course.
Nice To Haves
- A terminal degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
- Prior teaching experience preferred.
- Experience teaching first-year college students is also preferred.
Responsibilities
- Planning and presenting the material assigned for their courses
- Establishing specific requirements and informing students of the requirements
- Grading examinations and projects
- Submitting grades and early alerts in a timely fashion
- Explaining grades to students
- Utilizing Canvas as the learning management system
- Being available to interact electronically with students outside the classroom
- Holding requisite office hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
