Multi-year Contract Instructor Positions-FY13

Position Title: Instructor

Position Summary:

The English Department at The University of Alabama expects to hire several full-time instructors for non-tenure-earning renewable appointments of up to three years (annual renewal based upon satisfactory performance review, staffing needs, and funding). The assignment will be a full-time teaching load.
Minimum qualifications: MA in English; experience in teaching composition.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications:

The English Department at The University of Alabama expects to hire several full-time instructors for non-tenure-earning renewable appointments of up to three years (annual renewal based upon satisfactory performance review, staffing needs, and funding). The assignment will be a full-time teaching load.
Minimum qualifications: MA in English; experience in teaching composition.

Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in English or MFA in Creative Writing; experience in teaching literature surveys, technical writing, introductory linguistics, basic writing, or advanced composition, as well as experience with writing centers, learning communities, or online teaching. Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) may be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Position begins August 16, 2012.

Applications must be submitted via the University website at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu
In addition, send transcripts and letters of recommendation to Dr. Catherine E. Davies, Chair, The University of Alabama, Department of English, Box 870244, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487.
Deadline: Submit applications by March 15, 2012 for best consideration; screening of applications will continue until all positions are filled. The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

http://www.as.ua.edu/english/

UA EEO Statement:

The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.