Full Time Faculty English Composition Position (Remote)

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University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global), a private nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). UMass Global (formerly Brandman University) offers nationally recognized academic programs for the nontraditional learner fully online and through UMass Global MyPath, its self-paced online competency-based education.

School of Arts and Sciences

Full-Time Faculty English Composition Position

Online Campus

University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global), a private nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). UMass Global (formerly Brandman University) offers nationally recognized fully online academic programs for the nontraditional learner. For more information, visit us at www.umassglobal.edu .

UMass Global’s mission is to provide students with a dynamic education based on excellence and flexibility that creates lasting value for evolving careers.  UMass Global provides adult learners broader access to quality higher education with cutting-edge curricula driven by innovative pedagogy and technology. 

UMass Global's full-time faculty's responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, and service. Research activities are supported but not required. All faculty positions are non-tenure track, primarily hired at the rank of Assistant Professor; however, higher rank may be considered if appropriate. UMass Global offers competitive salaries with generous benefits.      

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Ph.D. in composition and rhetoric or a closely related discipline from an accredited university.
• At least two years of online teaching experience as instructor of record

The preferred candidate will have:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with writing technologies, including generative artificial intelligence and its ethical use in teaching writing.
• Proficiency in curriculum development, including multimodal composition (e.g., video essays, podcasts).
• Familiarity with current trends and best practices in teaching writing across the disciplines.
• Experience teaching adult learners in a diverse university environment.
• A commitment to teaching undergraduate students.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development in the above-listed areas

Responsibilities:

This 10-month position includes shared responsibility for curricular administration of the Associate of Arts in General Education Program. Teaching, mentoring, and course management duties will include general education courses in first-year writing and literature and may include courses in the humanities and/or liberal studies. This position is expected to work and teach online rather than from a physical campus.

"Remote work from any of the following states – Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin. Recruiting in California and Massachusetts only if position job responsibilities warrant it."

Applications received by May 21, 2024, will be given priority consideration.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability and commitment to work and engage with a diverse student population effectively and to fulfill the University’s commitment to advancing justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and student success. We seek candidates with experience working with, teaching or mentoring students from minoritized and underrepresented communities. Diversity and cultural humility are essential parts of our university’s mission.

Pay Range:

Assistant Professor Pay Scale: $74,000 - $82,000 based on education and experience

Associate Professor Pay Scale: $80,000 – $88,000 based on education and experience

Please attach the following documents to your online application:   *a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three references.

*In your cover letter, please describe how your academic program and/or work experience match the criteria listed, particularly your experience using generative artificial intelligence and multimodal composition in the curriculum. In addition, please describe how justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion have influenced your past and present teachings. 

Please Note: Internal Employees, please use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for the position.

Please Note: Internal Employees, please access the Career app on the Workday Dashboard to homepage to apply for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity - The University of Massachusetts Global is committed to providing an educational and work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. UMass Global prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), disability (mental and physical), marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin (including language use restrictions), race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and/ related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation – The University of Massachusetts Global provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the recruitment department at [email protected] .