Instructor of English

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
 

The Department of English seeks three (3) full-time Instructors to teach courses in composition and literature contingent upon funding. These are non-tenure earning appointments on nine-month renewable contracts. Teaching load is 4/4. Successful candidates will have a MA or MFA or Ph.D. Appointments start 8/5/2024.

The Department of English is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and an inclusive educational experience. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

Further information about the Department can be found at: https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/english/

 Summary of Responsibilities:

• Responsible to a Chair or other appropriate administrator of a State university.
• Responsible for teaching, position may include service and related administrative activities.
• May represent the university, college/school, or department/unit on university and/or Statewide committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned a MA in English or related field or MFA in Creative Writing by the time of application; demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants with at least two years of teaching experience.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

Department of English

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2024-05-02

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.
This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: (1) a cover letter and (2) curriculum vitae.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.
Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711