Instructor of the Practice in English
About The Position
The Department of English at Utah Tech University (UT) in St. George, Utah invites applications for a full-time, Instructor of the Practice (professional track) position in English beginning fall semester 2027. At UT, Instructors of the Practice are considered Master Teachers. Instructors of the Practice are hired as expert instructors with no scholarship expectations and nominal service expectations. Professional track faculty are not on the tenure track, but these positions are continuing positions with rank advancement opportunities. Instructors of the Practice teach a 30-credit load, which typically is a 5-5 load. Any summer teaching or overload teaching during the fall or spring semesters is additional work for additional compensation. Utah Tech is an open-enrollment institution, and the English department provides the university with traditional General Education composition courses as well as corequisite and developmental reading and writing courses designed to help at-risk students succeed. Additional information about the English department, its faculty, and programs is found online at https://english.utahtech.edu/ .
Requirements
- Master’s degree in English or closely related discipline from an accredited college of university required; Ph.D. preferred.
- ABD may be considered if degree is awarded prior to August 2027.
- Background in composition or related field preferred.
- Evidence of potential for successful teaching at the college level.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to work with and assist part-time laboratory instructors.
- An eagerness to engage with colleagues, staff and administrators to develop ways to improve the educational experience for our students.
Responsibilities
- Teach 30 credits of lower-division lecture courses each academic year, primarily in Composition.
- Opportunities for curriculum development are also available.
- Hold office hours, submit grades per University deadlines, and conduct required course evaluations.
- Attend department, division, and college faculty meetings.
- Work with other faculty in program management.
- Adhere to university policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- employee assistance and wellness programs
- retirement plan contributions
- undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
