Part-time Instructional - Women & Gender Studies

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CATEGORIES: Hybrid, Remote, Remote or Hybrid
DEPARTMENT: Dean's Office A&S
Part-time Instructional - Women & Gender Studies
494505
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Part-time Faculty
Closing on: Apr 11 2024
Salary/Position Classification
$4,645.00 Contract, Professional
16 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: Yes
Hybrid Work Availability: Yes
Purpose of Position
The Women & Gender Studies Program invites applications for a part-time non-tenure-track instructor to teach online asynchronous courses including WGS 200 Introduction to Gender Studies and/or WGS 225 Introduction to the Study of Women. Up to two courses would be available each semester, or up to four over the academic year. The WGS program is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences and helps fulfill the university’s Essential Studies (general education) mission. These two courses are taught from a humanities perspective and focus on Essential Studies goals including helping students foster Intercultural Knowledge and Skills and the ability to Analyze Diverse Worldviews.
Duties & Responsibilities
The part-time instructor will be responsible for the planning, development, and presentation of classroom instruction, student and course assessment, and related activities including timely communication. Course design will be done in consultation with other program staff and congruent with other WGS 200 and WGS 225 class sections. This position is contingent upon adequate enrollment and availability of funding.
Required Competencies
Excellent written and oral communication skills
The ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students
Ability to work with and engage diverse students and colleagues
Ability to use current online teaching platforms successfully, including Blackboard, Yuja, email, and related software
Ability to communicate effectively in the English language
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree in Women & Gender Studies or related humanities-based field such as History, English, Ethnic Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, World Languages, or others
Academic background in WGS as evidenced by coursework, scholarship, and/or teaching
Two years of experience teaching undergraduate courses
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching online courses
Experience teaching courses in related areas (e.g., women studies, gender/sexuality studies, feminist theory, queer theory) and/or lower-level diversity courses
Experience with course assessment
To Apply
Estimated hours per week is 4-8 per course. Anticipated start date – August 16, 2024. Reappointment is possible contingent upon enrollment, funding, and satisfactory performance.
For full consideration please include the following materials:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
Please note that official transcripts from the highest awarding educational institution must be provided upon hire.
Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST. Part-time/Temporary positions are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.
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Confidentiality of Application Materials
Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.
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