Updated: about 6 hours ago
Location: Vermillion, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posting Details
Posting Details
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| Institution | University of South Dakota |
| Working Title | Instructor of English |
| Posting Number | F01442P |
| Department | USD-English |
| Physical Location of Position (City) | Vermillion |
| Posting Text | The USD Department of English seeks an instructor to teach a range of general education and more advanced writing courses in a nine-month, full-time position with benefits. Teaching responsibilities may include Composition I, Composition II, Business Writing, and/or Professional Writing. Courses may be face-to-face or online modalities. This position has a teaching expectation of 24 credits per year with some departmental service expectations. Required qualifications: 1) an advanced degree in English (Masters or equivalent) 2) demonstration of teaching excellence Preferred qualifications: 1) additional work experience, training, or certification in English for Speakers of Other Languages 2) experience teaching in online modalities This position will begin in August of 2024. First review of applications will begin on June 10, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates must submit application materials online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu . Applications must be submitted electronically at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu. The application should include: 1) Cover letter explaining interest in the position; 2) A statement of teaching philosophy; 3) Curriculum Vitae; and 4) contact information for three references Letters of reference, transcripts, and writing samples may be requested later. Questions about the position may be directed to Darlene Farabee (Chair, Department of English) at [email protected]. |
| Posting Date | 05/10/2024 |
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| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| First Consideration Date | 06/10/2024 |
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| Duration of the Term | 9 months |
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| Appointment Percent | 100 |
| Tenure Status | Term |
| Proposed Rank | Instructor |
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| Appointment Type | Regular |
| Scope of Search | External (includes Internal) |
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| Department Description and Cultural Expectations | In addition to B.A./B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. degree programs in English, the Department of English houses the quarterly South Dakota Review, the independent Astrophil Press, an active student literary organization Vermillion Literary Project, and regular outreach to the regional community. The University of South Dakota is the state’s flagship institution, the oldest university, and the only public liberal arts university in South Dakota. USD offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to more than 10,000 students, and is located in Vermillion, SD. This small and dynamic community nestled along the bluffs above the Missouri River in the southeast corner of South Dakota offers many recreational and cultural opportunities in a low cost of living area. For more information about the university, visit http://www.usd.edu , and https://livevermillion.com . |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Statement | USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse. |
| Contact Information | Darlene Farabee, Assoc Professor, Chair Department of English [email protected] |