Associate Lecturer, Writing

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Milton (MA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Curry College is seeking a part-time Associate Lecturer to teach multiple in-person sections of WRIT 1400: Reading, Writing and Research I, the first course in a required two-course writing sequence that serves as an introduction to the kinds of reading and writing that will be expected of college students.

The Curry College Writing Program strives to empower student writers personally, socially, and professionally.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in English or Writing Studies required for classroom teaching.
• Terminal degree in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Significant professional experience may substitute for degrees not related to the course.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching first-year college students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and present material assigned for courses.
• Establish requirements and inform students of expectations.
• Grade examinations and projects.
• Submit grades and early alerts in a timely fashion.
• Explain grades to students.
• Utilize Canvas as the learning management system.
• Be available to interact electronically and hold office hours.

Skills

Teaching experience

First-year writing

Communication

Education

Master's degree in English or Writing Studies

Terminal degree preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Associate Lecturer, Writing

Curry College is hiring a part-time Associate Lecturer to teach multiple in-person sections of WRIT 1400: Reading, Writing and Research I, the first course in a required two-course writing sequence that serves as an introduction to the kinds of reading and writing that will be expected of college students.

The Curry College Writing Program strives to empower student writers personally, socially, and professionally. Because we know that writing is uniquely tied to identity, we ask students to reflect on what shaped them as writers and to think about the relationship between literacies and power. Because we know that rhetoric is essential to democracy, we teach students how to think critically, to make sound arguments, and to work honestly and compassionately.

Because we know how language works to oppress, we reject rhetoric that denigrates others and commit to counteracting and critiquing oppression to create a safer, more equitable, and more just college and world. Because we know that regular and individualized feedback leads to writing development, our classes are small with plenty of opportunities for students to work one-on-one with our award-winning faculty, and through our Writing Center we offer free writing consultations to all students, no matter where they are in the writing process.

WRIT 1400 - Reading, Writing, Research I - 3 credits Course Description

This course serves as an introduction to the kinds of reading and writing students will be expected to do in college. Emphasis on the developing confidence as writers, especially students' identities as writers through practice and reflection. This course will present strategies for critical reading, purposeful revision, and reflection.

Part-time faculty are responsible for:

• planning and presenting the material assigned for their courses;
• establishing specific requirements and informing students of the requirements;
• grading examinations and projects;
• submitting grades and early alerts in a timely fashion;
• explaining grades to students;
• utilizing Canvas as the learning management system.
• being available to interact electronically with students outside the classroom as well as to hold requisite office hours.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of a Master's Degree in a relevant discipline such as English or Writing Studies is required for classroom teaching.
• A terminal degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Significant and relevant professional experience in a relevant discipline may be substituted for candidates who have earned degrees from disciplines not related to this course.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Experience teaching first-year college students is also preferred.

Salary:

$4,500 per 3 credit course

*Please note: Eligibility for promotion to Lecturer and an increased rate of compensation are negotiated between the College and the Curry College AAUP.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

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