Composition & Professional Writing - Temporary Lecturer

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
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Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number TF00030P
Recruitment Title Composition & Professional Writing - Temporary Lecturer
Position Control Number 9086
Location Moscow
FTE 1
Contract Basis Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/12/2024
Contract End Date 05/10/2025
FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Advertising Pay Range $42,010.80 per year
Posting Date 04/15/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position remains open until filled, but applications received by April 29, 2024 will receive priority review. Applicant materials must include all of the following:
1) Letter of application that explains your qualifications for the position, addressing required and preferred qualifications,
2) Curriculum vita
3) List of three references.
4) Representative teaching materials: a syllabus and 2 assignment sheets (please upload these documents as “Other Document1") 
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement
The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
Unit/Department Summary
The College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is the largest and most diverse college at the University of Idaho and we are committed to building a just and inclusive society. As the college which focuses on liberal arts education, we provide foundational support for all students as well as offer majors, minors, certificates, and enriching experiences aimed to produce globally-engaged, culturally competent, well-versed citizens who desire to grow the State of Idaho and engage the world. CLASS is a research college whose faculty investigate the cutting edges of humanities, social sciences, and performing arts. We seek staff and faculty who will share in our goals and contribute to our culture of acceptance.
Position Summary
The Department of English at the University of Idaho seeks to hire one full-time temporary lecturer to teach first-year writing, professional writing, and other areas as needed. This is a non-renewable, nine-month (academic year) position with a 4/4 teaching load at lower-and upper-division undergraduate levels.

Job Duty Functions


Enter the percentage of effort for each responsibility area.  Enter 0% if there is no effort in the area.  Total effort for all areas combined needs to equal 100%.


Teaching & Advising 96%
Scholarship & Creative Activity 0%
Outreach & Extension 0%
University Service & Leadership 4%

Qualifications


Minimum Education/Degree Required
  • M.A. in English or M.F.A. in Creative Writing.
Required Qualifications
  • At least one year’s experience as a teacher of first-year writing and/or creative writing in the University of Idaho Department of English Master’s program.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A record of exemplary teaching at UI, as evidenced by teaching evaluations, syllabi, and other course materials;
  • Additional training (beyond the introductory pedagogy course) in rhetorical and/or composition theory and pedagogy.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

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