Teaching Professor & Writing Program Director

University of Mount Saint Vincent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Enhanced Short Term Disability

100% employer sponsored Long Term Dis.

Voluntary Life Insurance

Commuter Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

University of Mount Saint Vincent in New York seeks a Teaching Professor in English and Writing Course Director. This 12-month position reports to Academic Affairs within the School of Humanities, Communication & Art/Department of English.

The role focuses on undergraduate teaching of ENG 110/120 with 15-18 credits yearly, developing syllabi, and fostering inclusive classrooms. Responsibilities include mentoring supplemental instructors and collaborating with academic support services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for undergraduate teaching.
• Familiarity with contemporary active-learning strategies.
• Strong student-centered teaching philosophy aligned with the University's mission.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports student success by teaching 15-18 credits per year of first-year composition (English 110 and 120) using evidence-based, student-centered pedagogy.
• 15 credits during academic year and 3 credits during winter or summer.
• Responsibilities include providing up-to-date syllabi, communicating clear expectations, maintaining regular on-campus office hours, creating welcoming and inclusive classrooms that emphasize active participation and support first-generation learners.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises student leaders serving as Supplemental Instructors for ENG 110 (ENG 120 if available).
• Collaborates with the Center for Specialized Academic Support Services.
• Works with English faculty to develop custom course books for ENG 110.
• Participates in learning communities and professional development to strengthen active-learning and inclusive teaching practices.
• Success metrics include course completion and pass rates in English 110/120 (with attention to Pell-eligible students), indicators of student engagement, course evaluations, and documented collaboration with academic support services to connect students to Supplemental Instruction.

Education

Master's degree in the subject area; doctorate or terminal degree preferred

Job description

University of Mount Saint Vincent in New York seeks a Teaching Professor in English and Writing Course Director. This 12-month position reports to Academic Affairs within the School of Humanities, Communication & Art/Department of English.

The role focuses on undergraduate teaching of ENG 110/120 with 15-18 credits yearly, developing syllabi, and fostering inclusive classrooms. Responsibilities include mentoring supplemental instructors and collaborating with academic support services.