Instructor of English (Composition)

Description Summary:

This position is in the College of Education, Humanities, and Behavioral Sciences. The position is a full-time (9-month) non-tenure-track position in the Department of English and Foreign Languages.

Examples of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach undergraduate courses in Composition (primarily). Participate in the activities of the department, college, and university including recruitment and new course development. Perform other duties as assigned. Typical Qualifications Minimum Position Requirements (including years of experience, certifications, licenses, etc.): A Master's degree in Secondary Education with 18 semester hours in English/Language Arts will be considered. At least one (1) year to three (3) years of teaching experience at the college level - Composition 101 and 102. Must have evidence of excellence in teaching. Experience in teaching developmental writing, advance composition and/or speech is a plus. Public school teaching experience is a plus. It is highly desirable that candidates be familiar with innovative teaching techniques and best practices in pedagogy.

Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellence oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level. Demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively with university colleagues within a diverse environment. Ability to contribute to academic program development at the doctoral level. Ability to demonstrate proficiency in assessment of writing and critical thinking. Ability to be adaptable, collegial, and dedicated to student centered and writing intensive teaching. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page at http://www.aamu.edu/hr