English - Full-Time, Temporary, Non-Tenure Track Visiting Assistant Professor
University of Central Oklahoma

Job Info

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Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK

Position Type: Faculty

Job Category: OTRS Classified

Description

Position Overview:

Teaches, advises, and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested.

College/Department Overview:

The College of Liberal Arts currently has 130 full-time and 82 part-time faculty in 8 academic departments. The College serves the University's Core Curriculum programs and enrolls more than 2,850 undergraduate students and more than 300 graduate students in 34 undergraduate and 17 graduate majors. For further information see our website at http://www.uco.edu/la.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The teaching load is 12 credit-hours (four courses) per semester. Primary teaching responsibilities will include Developmental English and First-Year Composition; courses in other areas may be assigned as departmental need requires.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: A Ph.D. in English and a commitment to high-quality teaching are required.

Preferred: Preference will be given to applicants whose Ph.D. is in Composition and/or Rhetoric or a related field and who have at least two years of experience teaching Developmental English and First-Year Composition in a college or university setting.

Required Documents:

Online faculty application with cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of three professional references, and degree transcripts for all degrees are required. Additional documentation may be requested at a later date.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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