VISIT. ASST. PROF IN INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE
Requisition # 75138
Position Basics
Type of Position | OTHER |
Advertising Ends on: | Extended Until Position is Filled |
Advertising Started on: | Friday, February 16th, 2024 |
College: | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences |
Department: | English |
Salary
Salary: | Commensurate |
Position Details
Full/Part Time Status: | Full Time |
Position Description: | The Department of English at the University of Iowa is searching for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor, teaching four courses per semester. There is a possibility of 1-year renewals of this position for a maximum of 3 years. The position will involve teaching General Education Literature (ENGL:1200). ENGL:1200 is required for almost all undergraduates in the College of Liberal Arts, typically in their freshman or sophomore year. It is a discussion-based class (enrollment capped at 24) with a focus on teaching close-reading skills and writing critical essays. Instructors should be capable of addressing multiple learning styles, offering clear and frequent feedback, scaffolding assignments, and teaching a syllabus that includes diverse readings of historical and generic breadth. Required Qualifications: PhD in English or MFA in a related field in hand by the start date. Demonstrated excellence teaching literary studies at the undergraduate level. Desired Qualifications: At least three years’ experience of college-level instruction in literary studies at a large research university. Please reference requisition #75138 at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/content/faculty/ when applying. Application materials include a Letter of Application, CV, 3 Letters of Recommendation, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and Syllabi and Evaluations from two most recent courses taught. Iowa City is a vibrant community with wide a wide variety of offerings in music, the arts, outdoor activity, food, and culture, and it is one of 28 cities in the world to be named a UNESCO City of Literature. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences |
Education Requirement: | PhD in English or MFA in a related field in hand by the start date. |
Required Qualifications: | Demonstrated excellence teaching literary studies at the undergraduate level. |
Desirable Qualifications: | At least three years’ experience of college-level instruction in literary studies at a large research university. |
Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae Name and Contact Information of References Letter of Interest Statement of Teaching Philosophy Sample Syllabi Evaluations from 2 most recent courses | ||
Number of References: 3 | ||
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the "Apply for This Position" button located below the Contact Information. |
Contact Information
Contact: | Kellie A Kucera - [email protected] Clas-Clas Administration Schaeffer Hall 20 East Washington Street 240 SH Iowa City, IA 52242 |
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