Teaching Instructor (English) – WVU Tech (Beckley)

Teaching Instructor (English) – WVU Tech (Beckley)- 24364

Description

The School of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Teaching Instructor of English. We are seeking an outstanding candidate to complement the faculty in a multidisciplinary unit. 

Responsibilities include teaching fifteen undergraduate hours per semester to include primarily first-year composition. Teaching modalities may include in-person, on-line, or both, as assigned. A successful candidate will actively contribute to departmental initiatives and to the intellectual and cultural life of the university. Additional responsibilities include committee assignments, participation in professional development, attending regularly scheduled faculty and department meetings, responsibilities and activities to promote student retention and persistence, and other duties associated with the faculty position.

Qualifications

An M.A. in English is required; Ph.D. preferred. The degree must be conferred by August 2024. Candidates must also exhibit evidence of effective teaching experience in composition at the college level. Experience with online instructional technologies is desirable.

Application Materials

• Letter of interest 
• Curriculum vitae
• List of references with contact information
• One-page teaching philosophy that includes a discussion of how student engagement may improve retention and persistence
• Graduate University transcripts

Additional materials, such as a teaching portfolio and letters of reference, may be requested.

Date of Appointment: August 2024

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately.

About the University: WVU Tech is a regional division of the West Virginia University system with a campus located in Beckley, West Virginia. It boasts a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students, allowing personalized attention in a supportive environment. WVU Tech is ranked first in the state for return on investment, and seventh in the nation in annual ROI for students paying in-state tuition. The campus is near several state and national parks and numerous recreational opportunities. 

More information about the College of Business, Humanities and Sciences can be found at: http://bhss.wvutech.edu.

Apply online at careers.wvu.edu.

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia’s land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests. 

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position. 

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you’re a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

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