English (Assistant Professor)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Winona, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Teach on-campus (face-to-face) composition courses (including ENG 111), applied and professional writing courses, and other courses as needed. Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs. Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field. Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities. Contribute to student growth and development including student advising. Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community. Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve. Salary Range: $64,963 - $186,620; Commensurate with Rank, Qualifications and Experience

Requirements

PhD in English or closely related field, with specialization in composition and rhetoric or technical communication.
Evidence of degree completion by date of appointment.
College teaching experience, including upper-division applied and professional writing courses (such as ENG 439: Technical Writing and/or ENG 440: Professional Editing)
The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins.
A complete online application will include the following: A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) A list of professional references with contact information

Nice To Haves

Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.
Demonstrated commitment to quality teaching.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
Training and experience in one or more of the following: technical communication, writing and rhetoric, writing theory, writing pedagogy, rhetoric of science.
Experience with university writing center operations, including writing center tutor training.
Substantial post-secondary teaching experience (at both the lower and upper divisions) with principal responsibilities in composition and other writing courses.
Demonstrated teaching effectiveness, including evidence of ability to produce effective writing course syllabi and course materials.
Strong writing skills, as reflected in teaching materials and other application materials.

Responsibilities

Teach on-campus (face-to-face) composition courses (including ENG 111), applied and professional writing courses, and other courses as needed.
Instruct courses in varied locations, at varied times, and via various media commensurate with department and university needs.
Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement to enhance knowledge of field.
Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study in the field to enhance teaching abilities.
Contribute to student growth and development including student advising.
Provide service to the university and community including the program, the department, the college, the university, and the greater community.
Support Winona State University's mission to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents