Instructor - English jobs in Duluth, MN

Position Title: English Faculty

Division: College of Arts & Sciences

Reports To: Chief Academic Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Annual Contract: Full-time, 38 Weeks

Rate of Pay: Dependent on Qualifications

Posting Date: October 04, 2024

Application Deadline: October 18, 2024, or until filled

Start Date: As soon as possible

In-Person - Not Remote

General Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in teaching, advising, and curriculum development. This position involves teaching both didactic and practicum courses (if applicable) for the academic program. The position requires teaching twelve to fifteen credits per academic semester.

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Resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and LCO University job application, which is available on our website, are required for application to be complete.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Communications or English,
• or 18 graduate credits in related area

Key Responsibilities:

• TEACHING

· Deliver classroom instruction, prepare course materials, and supervise students

· Conduct off-campus coursework, workshops, seminars, and in-service training for professionals

· Design prepares, and supervise laboratory activities and other associated responsibilities

· Utilize college-approved technology and adhere to academic administration guidelines.

· Follow Course syllabi as designated by Chief Academic Officer and in accordance with established College policies and procedures in course delivery

· Assess student performance through tests, papers, exams and other evaluations methods and to report grades promptly

· Maintain accurate documentation of student attendance, mid-term and final grades, and course assessments

· Provide academic advisement beyond registration, including coordinating and supervising student research and other academic programmatic needs

· Develop innovative and effective teaching methods and to conduct teaching and scholarship-oriented research

· Write letters of recommendation

· Select and procure current and innovative instructional materials for all modes of course delivery

· Evaluate library resources and recommend book acquisitions

· Periodic evaluation of library holdings and recommendations of books to be ordered by the library

· Participate in the development of new courses and programs of study as well as the ongoing review and updating of current curriculum

· Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer

ADVISING

· Advisors are expected to help the student with the following:

· Assist student in planning their academic programs to achieve degree or certificate goals

· Approve and assist with course schedules and to complete necessary forms Maintain advisee’s file/portfolio to include degree audits to track the advisee’s progress; student contact log to record meetings with the student; and other items selected by the student or the advisor for the file (i.e., letters of recommendation, samples of work or achievements, etc.)

· Make referrals to necessary resources for needed non-academic that fall outside of the faculty’s expertise and knowledge to ensure students are accessing services and resources needed to continue and complete their educational plan/program successfully

Confidentiality – Faculty have a responsibility to ensure confidentiality in all interactions with students.

SCHOLARSHIP

· Ongoing research, which leads to the discovery of new knowledge or new applications of existing knowledge

· Ongoing research intended to lead to publications in scholarly journals or books

· Ongoing reading and research to maintain proficiency and growth in one’s field of professional specialization

SERVICE

· Maintains and ensures program accreditation is above standard

· Represents the University and participates in the marketing of programs, student recruitment and coordinates the activities of program advisory committees, makes presentations to outside contacts

· Develops and serves on committees and task forces and attends regularly scheduled meetings as outlined in the Faculty Handbook

· Participation in community and cultural activities

· Participates in University sponsored activities such as student recruitment, new student orientation, graduation, and other planned student events

· LCOOU is a tribal university in which faculty and staff are very conscious of being a vital part of our community’s living history and are particularly proud of the beautiful, sustaining traditions of the Ojibwe culture.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in computer technology and application skills
• Able to work independently
• Ability to work independently and apply diverse teaching methodologies
• Knowledge of Ojibwe Culture and tribal communities

Reportability:

• Reports to Chief Academic Officer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person