Part-time Faculty, English Composition – In person instruction
About The Position
Teach face-to-face courses in English composition at our Youngstown, Ohio main campus. Course assignments could include the following: Introduction to College Writing (3 workload hours, developmental writing and reading course), Writing 1 with Support (4 workload hours, co-requisite writing course), Writing 1 (3 workload hours, English 101 equivalent), and Writing 2 (3 workload hours, English 102 equivalent). Must be able to provide regular in-person instruction as assigned. Part-time composition faculty can be assigned up to 11 hours per semester of the above courses which are capped at 22 or 26 students. They must also be available for a minimum of one hour per course per week for student support. Applicants must have excellent oral communication and writing skills. Compensation is $820 per workload hour for candidates holding a master's degree and $1,075 per workload hour for candidates holding a PhD; assignments are offered on a term-by-term basis. Part-time instructors at YSU may be eligible for partial tuition remission and are enrolled in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS). Position Information Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources. An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Requirements
- At least a master’s degree in English, writing studies, rhetoric and composition or a closely related field
- Experience teaching college-level English composition courses
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Blackboard (or an equivalent learning management system)
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated knowledge of composition theory and pedagogy.
- Interest and experience in multiple levels of composition, including developmental and honors.
- Ability to utilize educational technology to support multimodal teaching and learning.
- Familiarity with L2 pedagogical theories and methods.
Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success.
- Responds to students in a timely manner.
- Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
Benefits
- Partial tuition remission
- Enrolled in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
