Lecturer

ETSU•Johnson City, TN

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Cross-Disciplinary Studies (CDST) seeks a full-time, nine-month faculty member with a commitment to the success of students from all walks of life, including post-traditional and first-generation learners, many of whom are navigating work, family, and educational goals simultaneously, as well as those interested in an interdisciplinary/self-designed degree focus. The successful candidate may be appointed at the rank of Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Assistant Professor of Teaching depending on qualifications and experience. This is a renewable and promotable position but without the possibility of tenure. Average 4-4 teaching load (24 credits total per academic year) plus the expectation of departmental/institutional/professional service as well as basic research engagement. Courses taught are mostly online, with some on-ground sections possible. Please note: this is not a remote position; the successful candidate is expected to maintain an acceptable level of in-person presence on campus during the regular academic year. Possibility of occasional graduate teaching for candidates with relevant preparation and interests. Summer teaching option possible. CDST houses both undergraduate and graduate interdisciplinary degree programs and is part of ETSU’s Clemmer College of Education and Human Development. The department’s mission is to provide interdisciplinary studies and degree completion options to a wide variety of both post-traditional and traditional students, and to help promote and facilitate interdisciplinary teaching and research collaboration across the college and the university. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Requirements

Master’s degree, Ph.D., or other terminal degree in a relevant field from a regionally-accredited institution or its international equivalent
Academic preparation or experience in adult learning and/or post-traditional pedagogy, interdisciplinary theory and practice, the liberal arts, and related areas
Experience with online teaching using a digital course management platform

Nice To Haves

Teaching interests in areas such as interdisciplinary learning/ theory/practice, transformational learning, global education, design thinking, cultural studies, STEAM studies, leadership/workforce/organizational studies, human services, or related fields
Experience with and passion for facilitating senior-level, interdisciplinary capstone research projects
Evidence of an excellent teaching record

Responsibilities

Teaching and designing courses that bridge disciplines and center multiple ways of knowing
Mentoring all students with respectful, empathetic engagement while maintaining appropriate academic rigor
Assisting students in designing academic programs of study that match their interests and personal, professional, and civic goals
Collaborating within CDST and across departments to develop integrative curricula and co-curricular programming
Engaging in departmental, college, and university service as needed, including participating in retention and student success initiatives
Contributing to ongoing assessment and continuous improvement of CDST programs
Developing and sustaining a basic research or creative agenda that informs classroom teaching and contributes to the profession