Visiting Instructor of English
About The Position
Summary: The English Program at Colorado Mesa University invites applications for a Visiting Instructor of English. Candidates are expected to teach the department’s current offerings in first-year composition, introduction to literature, and mythology. The ideal candidate will have pedagogical experience teaching first-year writing and lower-division literature courses that support students' development of college-level reading and writing skills. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester; some assigned courses may be taught on-line, hybrid, or via distance delivery modalities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Job responsibilities include the following, with other duties potentially assigned: Teach first year writing courses, primarily ENGL 1111 and 112.•Teach other courses as assigned.
Requirements
- MA in English or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to teach effectively.
- Successful experience teaching first year composition courses.
- Graduate level course work in composition and literature.
- Effective interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
- Desire and ability to work collaboratively with university faculty and staff.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in English or related field.
- Theoretical background in composition instruction.
- Demonstrated ability to teach first year composition and lower level literature courses.
Responsibilities
- Teach first year writing courses, primarily ENGL 1111 and 112.
- Teach other courses as assigned.
Benefits
- Excellent health and retirement benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
