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Faculty Part-time English - First Year Writing Program

Employer
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Location
UMass Lowell

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Arts & Humanities, English Literature & Composition, English As A Second Language
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Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Faculty Part-time English - First Year Writing ProgramJob no: 501036
Position type: Faculty Part Time/Adjunct
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited - Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: English Writing Program
Applications Open: Jun 05 2019
Applications Close:

General Summary of Position:

The First-Year Writing Program in the Department of English is seeking applications from individuals interested in teaching courses on a part-time basis. The First-Year Writing Program serves all incoming students in the University and offers over 100 sections each semester in the College Writing sequence, a Core Curriculum requirement for all undergraduate students. College Writing courses have a maximum enrollment cap of 19 students. This position is posted with the intent to hire instructors to teach during the fall 2020 semester.

Current teaching needs include the following:

--College Writing I Studio (includes expository writing with additional class meeting time to focus on sentence-level work and revision)

--College Writing I and II (expository writing and the research writing process)

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • Master's degree in English or a related field
  • Teaching experience at the college level
  • The ability to work with diverse groups

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in any of the following preferred: reading instruction, ESL, or working with under-prepared students
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility in scheduling

    • Special instructions to Applicants:

    This is a part-time, non-benefited position.


    **This will continue to be an ongoing posting for to develop a pool of applicants for openings as they arise. This position is posted with the intent to hire instructors to teach during the fall 2020 semester.

    Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

    Please include a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and writing sample with your application. **In cover letter, please indicate experience in any of the following: reading instruction, ESL, or working with under-prepared students. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

    Organization

    Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

    Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack.

    Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

    This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

    The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

    Mission Statement

    The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.

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