English Faculty Position #24-047

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Job #24-047

English Faculty Position

Responsibilities
• This is a nine-month, renewable term appointment.
• This appointment will include a 15-credit hour teaching load per semester, primarily teaching composition along with some literature.
• Other college level courses may also be assigned depending on the selected candidate’s credentials.
• Most instructional duties will be at the main campus in Parkersburg but may also include the instruction of classes at the Jackson County Center in Ripley.
• Teaching assignments may include evening, weekend, hybrid and/or totally on-line instruction.
• In addition, duties will include academic advising, committee service, program and courselevel assessment, program support, effective use of learning management systems, student recruitment/retention and professional development.
• Use of learning management systems and demonstrated effective use of technology is a condition of continued employment beyond the first year.
• WVUP values creativity, individuality, and innovation, and expects the selected candidate to actively participate in the college community.

Requirements
• A Ph.D, M.F.A., or M.A. in English from a recognized, regionally accredited college or university.
• OR a Master’s degree with at least 18 semester hours of graduate credit in English.
• Demonstrated use of advanced technology systems such as learning management systems or similar technologies.
• Understanding and application of assessment practices is strongly preferred.
• Successful college-level teaching experience is preferred, as well as prior effective use of technology in instructional delivery, and a willingness to deliver courses in all instructional modalities.
• Demonstration of teaching effectiveness is part of the on-campus interview.

WVUP is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/ Veterans/ Disabled Encouraged to Apply