Category:: Faculty
Department:: Academic Affairs
Locations:: Franklin, MA
Posted:: Sep 21, 2021
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-Time Academic Year
Position ID:: 137087

About Dean College:

Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations.

A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular and experiential learning.

Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership.

This is The Dean Difference.

Consistently recognized as a Top Regional College and a Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report and named a College of Distinction for four consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 300 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor's and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies and certificate programs throughout the year.

Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 90 percent of the College's student population lives on campus.

Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on student engagement and exceptional teaching. The Dean Difference is exemplified through each student's commitment to their professional futures, social responsibility and leadership. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 30 on-campus groups and organizations.

Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.

Job Description:

The School of Liberal Arts is looking for a dynamic, experienced, student-centered educator to join the English faculty in January 2022. Dean College invites applications for the position of First-Year Writing Coordinator, a full-time, Assistant/Associate Professor position.

The First-Year Writing Coordinator will provide vision and leadership for all initiatives related to the Dean students first-year writing experience. The Coordinator will be responsible for developing curriculum grounded in best practices, assessing the results of program initiatives, and scheduling courses. The Coordinator will also provide leadership for all sections of the first-year writing sequence including hiring adjunct faculty, assigning sections to faculty, and working effectively with constituencies across the college. Effective working relationships with the Program Coordinator of Oral Communication and the Director of the Theodore and Cynthia Berenson Center for Writing, Mathematics, and Presentation Excellence and the Director of the Writing Center are essential. Effective coordination with the Rooney-Shaw Center for Innovative Teaching, advising staff, and program coordinators is also essential. The Coordinator will lead discussions and workshops with the faculty to develop, revise, and assess learning outcomes of the first-year writing courses consistent with the Dean Career Advantage and the Dean College Student Learning Goals of the College. The candidate should have experience teaching students from a wide array of writing backgrounds, focus on experiential learning, and employ active engagement in their classroom. Expertise in areas of Postcolonial Literature, African Diaspora Studies, World Literature and/or Intersectionality is a plus.

Applications may be considered until the position is filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants received by October 12, 2021.

Position details:

• Teach 4:4 teaching load;
• There is no faculty advising load. Students are served by a professional advising staff;
• Develop curriculum grounded in best practices and assess the results of program initiatives;
• Schedule first-year writing course and hire adjunct faculty;
• Hold office hours as required and meet with students by appointment;
• Coach and mentor students regarding academic and career goals including graduate school preparation;
• Participate in committees as assigned, attend school and program meetings;
• Participate in recruitment activities and student orientations;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. A Master's degree in English or related discipline is required;
2. A PhD in English is desired with a preferred emphasis in writing and expertise in the areas of Postcolonial Literature, African Diaspora Studies, World Literature and/or Intersectionality; candidates with an ABD will be considered;
3. Undergraduate teaching experience is required, particularly with first-year undergraduates;
4. Proven use of best practices in first-year writing instruction;
5. Demonstrated experience with program development, management, and assessment;
6. Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and innovative classroom pedagogy;
7. Demonstrated success teaching a diverse population of undergraduates at varying stages of academic readiness;
8. Experience with course management systems (i.e. Canvas), digital technology, Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Teams, Word, PowerPoint) and classroom media such as smart boards is desired;
9. COVID-19 Vaccination, required.

Additional Information:

Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.

The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis. Dean College prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, work-related injury or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.

The Assistant Dean of Students, located on the second floor of the Campus Center, telephone 508-541-1841, coordinates the college's compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Act.

The Director of Human Resources on the first floor of Dean Hall, telephone, 508-541-1681 coordinates the college's compliance with titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and amendments, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.

The Dean College Athletics Department is a Division III member of the NCAA and competes as a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC), and complies with all NCAA Division III Rules and Regulations.

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