Lecturer Of English

Position Title: Lecturer of English (Freshman Composition)
Requisition: ******** F
Rank: Lecturer
FLSA status: Exempt
Hiring Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.
Position Type: Full-Time Non-Tenure Track
College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department: Dept of English
Open Date: 04/17/2024
Quicklink: Contact Name: Dr. Jacob Blevins
Title: Department Chair and Professor
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of English
Box 2146
Contact Phone: Contact Email: Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job: The Department of English at Sam Houston State University announces an opening for a nine-month lecturer position to begin Fall 2024; this position is annually renewable. The successful candidatewill teach Freshman Composition and participate in the overall composition program. Teaching load is 5/4. Educational Requirements for the Position: A Master's degree in English or related field (such as Technical Communication) is required. Preference may be given to those applicants with academic specialization in Composition and Rhetoric.
Experience Required for the Position: Successful applicants will have substantial experience teaching Freshman Composition and demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching effectiveness (e.g., formal student, peer, and/or chair evaluations).
Other Requirements for the Position: Applicants must be able to teach in-person at the Huntsville campus.
Special Instructions Summary: Teaching Portfolio should include one combined document of the following:Statement of teaching philosophySample Syllabi and/or assignmentsStudent EvaluationsFaculty/Peer Observation reports
Review of applications will begin June 20, 2024. Open Until Filled: Yes
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