Teaching Assistant Professor

4 weeks ago


Greenville, United States East Carolina University Full time

Overview

The Department of English (english.ecu.edu) is a vibrant and energetic community of teachers, scholars, researchers, and writers. The broad range of disciplines in this department is one of its strengths, and our students benefit from a breadth of faculty expertise across many areas of study. Our faculty and students pursue interests and scholarship in literature, creative writing, technical and professional communication, rhetoric and composition, multicultural and transnational literature, folklore, film studies, linguistics, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Our department offers four degrees: a B.A. in English; a B.S. in Professional Writing and Information Design; an MA in English; and a Ph.D. in Rhetoric, Writing, and Professional Communication. The department also offers undergraduate minors in English, creative writing, film studies, linguistics, and professional writing and information design. The department also supports general education for all majors across the university through Writing Foundations courses and courses that contribute to writing intensive, domestic and global diversity, humanities, and social science general education requirements. The Department of English works closely with other departments whose degree programs include our courses. The department promotes access and success within the framework of inclusive excellence. Our faculty and students are important partners in advancing the university’s strategic plan area of distinction as a cultural champion in our region and beyond. 

East Carolina University (), a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System, is classified as a Doctoral/Research-Intensive University and enrolls around 27, students, with over 5, pursuing graduate and professional degrees. ECU enhances the quality of life for our students, campus, and region through cultural enrichment and community engagement. ECU is located in Greenville, NC (est. pop. 90,), which lies 90 miles east of Raleigh and 80 miles from the Atlantic coast. A thriving small city and regional center for education, health, and the arts, Greenville is a good place to live, work, play, and visit. It has a cost of living more than 10 percent below the national average and boasts a vibrant downtown district with restaurants, breweries, and shopping. Greenville hosts a variety of festivals throughout the year and offers numerous recreational opportunities, including access to the Tar River, over nine miles of greenways, nearly 30 parks and recreational facilities, and a growing arts scene.
The Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences (thcas.ecu.edu) is home to 16 academic departments, a number of research centers, and over twenty interdisciplinary programs (thcas.ecu.edu/undergraduate-programs/) including Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, International Studies, and a certificate in Global Understanding. Job Duties The Department of English at East Carolina University ( is seeking to fill one fixed-term faculty position with the title of Teaching Assistant Professor specializing in composition to begin in January . This is a full-time non-tenure-track position with an initial appointment up to two and a half years and the possibility of subsequent appointments. The full-time teaching load is typically four courses per semester. Teaching will consist of face-to-face courses, with the possibility that some online courses may be assigned, depending on department and university need. Depending upon a candidate’s credentials, as well as the needs in the department, the Chair may assign other courses and/or duties besides composition teaching. Service to the university, community, and profession is expected. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications, and full-time positions include benefits.

Contingent upon the availability of funds. Minimum Education/Experience A PhD in English or a related field, including but not limited to Rhetoric/Composition, Writing Studies, or Technical Communication, is required. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of and experience in writing program administration and teaching courses in first-year writing and writing about the disciplines. License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation None Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of and experience with online teaching and online pedagogies and technologies. Special Instructions to Applicant Candidates for this position must complete a candidate profile and submit the following materials online at a cover letter,
2) curriculum vitae,
3) one-page teaching philosophy,
4) a sample syllabus for a first- or second-year composition course.
Candidates have the option of also submitting a one-page writing administration philosophy statement.

In addition, candidates must submit the names and email addresses of 2-3 current references. Please be aware that, if the candidate is selected for an interview, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system inviting them to submit letters of reference. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Additional Instructions to Applicant

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date 05/10/ Open Until Filled Yes Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. Initial Screening Begins 05/24/ Rank Level Not Applicable

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