Instructor
Department: 3670020100 English
Job no: 517871
Employment type: Academic / Faculty - 9 month
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Worksite: On-site requirement
Categories: Education / Instructional, Arts / Humanities
Pay Grade: 001
About This Role:
Kansas State University and the Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences are seeking term (nontenure track) Instructors to teach expository writing either full-time or part-time for the Fall 2024 semester, with possible continuation into the Spring 2025 semester. Term instructors teach a minimum of two 3-credit hours courses and up to four 3-credit hour course sections per semester.
The instructional team in the Department of English includes tenure-line faculty, regularized instructors, term instructors, graduate teaching assistants, and undergraduate tutors. Together, we serve students across the university, including 150 majors and minors in English and 40 M.A. students in English. Term instructors represent an important contribution to the Department's instructional team. We provide term instructors with opportunities for professional development and collaborative lesson planning;
we also provide them with office space with access to computers and other resources. More information about the Department is available at http://
www.kstate.edu/english/
Why Join Us:
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits/overview/
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. The University actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the https://www.k-state.edu/about/community.html.
Worksite Options:
This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
• M.A. in English or related field.
• At least two years of experience teaching at the college or university level.
• Experience teaching introductory classes in writing at the college or university level.
• Excellence in teaching writing, as demonstrated by successful course and lesson design, classroom delivery of course material, and assessment of student writing.
• Attention to diverse experiences and student learning styles through pedagogy and course content.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Expertise in teaching first-year students.
Other Requirements:
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment
How to Apply:
Complete the application and submit: 1) Letter of application which explains how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position, 2) C.V. or resume, and 3) List of graduate courses completed or copy of unofficial transcript showing graduate courses completed.
Screening of Applications Begins:
Application review begins immediately for this expedited search until position is filled. For best consideration, apply by Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:
$3,529 per course section for required courses in expository writing.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.
Advertised: Jul 24, 2024
Application Closes: Open until filled
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5464259
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