What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor - English position at State University of New York, Cortland?
The State University of New York at Cortland seeks a candidate for the tenure-track position of Instructor in the First-Year Composition Program. The successful candidate will also have opportunities to teach occasional undergraduate courses in the English Department’s Professional Writing and English major programs.
As one of the largest departments on campus, English offers students different methods for exploring language through literary and cultural compositions, as well as the production of texts. Our award-winning faculty offer a variety of courses in literature, professional writing, adolescence education, and composition. The department is comprised of 19 tenure-track faculty, 9 Full-Time Lecturers, and 11 Adjunct Lecturers.
As one of the largest departments on campus, English offers students different methods for exploring language through literary and cultural compositions, as well as the production of texts. Our award-winning faculty offer a variety of courses in literature, professional writing, adolescence education, and composition. The department is comprised of 19 tenure-track faculty, 9 Full-Time Lecturers, and 11 Adjunct Lecturers.
Major Responsibilities
Teaching
- 4/3 teaching load, with primary teaching responsibility in SUNY Cortland’s Composition Program.
Scholarship/Research
- Engagement the field of writing studies with conference attendance and presentations.
Service
- Participate in department and college-wide committees and other forms of service.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
- Works under the direct supervision of the Director of Writing Programs and department chair.
- Works closely with the department chair and faculty and staff within the department.
- Additional working relationships with faculty and staff in other college departments.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in rhetoric and composition, English, or related field
- Minimum three years teaching experience in first-year writing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in rhetoric and composition, English, or related field.
- Background in writing pedagogy
- Demonstrated engagement with their scholarly field
- Commitment to participating in an active teaching community
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Demonstrate a commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice,
- Demonstrate a passion for teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds and with differing skill levels.
EEO Statement
The State University of New York College at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
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