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Part-Time, Single Term Instructor - First Year Writing

Cleveland State University · Cleveland, OH · 37 mo ago
EducationPart-time

Job Summary

The English Department in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for part-time single term instructors to teach in our First-Year Writing Program. The University is opening this posting for the purposes of establishing a pool of candidates, from which to select part-time instructor candidates. Throughout the academic year, individuals may be contacted by the department to further discuss positions available, on an as needed, semester by semester basis. Service as a part-time single term instructor does not accrue tenure rights. Part-time single term instructors serve by the mutual agreement expressed in each successive contract executed and are engaged to teach at the convenience of the university. A part-time single term instructor shall not have teaching responsibilities exceeding nine credit hours per semester, and no other responsibilities such as to accrue to full-time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

  • M.A. or M.F.A. in English (in rare cases where an exception can be justified on academic grounds, professional experience may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree in the field)
  • At least two years of post-M.A. composition teaching experience at the college level

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in composition and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching composition to a general education student audience in an urban setting.

Hiring Range / Pay Rate

Commensurate

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicant Instructions

  • Applications will be exclusively accepted online at https://www.csuohio.edu/hrd/hr-employment. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
  • Please direct inquiries to Dr. William Breeze, Director, First Year Writing Program (w.breeze@csuohio.edu).
  • List of documents applicant is required to submit:
    • 1. Cover letter addressing position qualifications
    • 2. Curriculum vitae
    • 3. Names and contact information for two references – references will be contacted via email and asked to submit a letter of reference on the applicant’s behalf
    • 4. Unofficial transcripts – optional

Admission Copy

CSU is an urban university with more than 15,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list.

Posted Date

05/19/2023

Close Date/Application Deadline

N/A

Open Until Filled

Yes

Review Begins

N/A

Tentative Start Date

Varies semester by semester

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