Job no: 495439
Work type: Faculty Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: English
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Position Number:
Instructor
Position Title (Classification Title):
Instructor, 129040
Working Title:
Instructor of English
Job Summary:
The Department of English is seeking a full-time instructor with demonstrated experience teaching General Education courses such as introductory literature courses, first-year composition, and others. The candidate will teach both face-to-face and online courses, supporting established student learning outcomes and promoting departmental philosophy and curricular goals. Department instructors participate in mentoring graduate teaching assistants and other service activities. Successful applicants will join a vibrant community committed to professional development, curricular design, and student-centered teaching. Instructors teach four courses per semester.
Department
Dept of English
Minimum Qualifications:
Holds at least the master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate specialization or the equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and is otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. The appointee may engage in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities, but is not eligible for tenure.
Position Qualifications:
Master’s degree in English from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties. Demonstrated experience teaching General Education courses such as introductory literature, first-year composition, and other writing-intensive courses. Knowledge of contemporary best practices in teaching both face-to-face and online environments. Demonstrated facility with integrating technology into teaching practice.
Preferred Qualifications
A background in contemporary pedagogies is preferred.
Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:
This position requires a criminal background screen.
Work Hours
Dependent on Course Scheduling
Contract Period
9/10 months
Salary Range
Commensurate with experience
Preferred Response Date:
April 18, 2024
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a (1) curriculum vita, (2) letter of interest describing how their academic qualifications and professional experience align with the position, (3) teaching philosophy that includes a list of courses the candidate has developed and taught, or is qualified to develop and teach, (4) names and contact information for three professional references (not a document upload), and (5) unofficial transcripts. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.
Advertised: March 14, 2024
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