Assistant Professor of English and Director of First-Year Composition - Military veterans preferred

The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer


Salary Depends on Qualifications
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 998589
Division English
CategoryFaculty / Faculty - English

Description

Faculty in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at the University of Central Missouri support the University's mission of providing a high-quality education and are committed to the success of their students.

Examples of Duties

The primary responsibilities of this position are to (i) serve as the Director of the First-year Composition program, and (ii) provide instruction in the Department's courses, focusing on classes in Composition as well as general education courses in literature and courses in the candidate's areas of interest. The annual course load is 3/3, including one course release per term for work as Director of Composition.

As Director of First-Year Composition, the faculty member will provide leadership for the University's Composition program and vision for the program as an engine for student success. The Director of Composition provides instructional support for faculty teaching in the program; creates training and pedagogical materials; uses data and analysis to track student success, inform and enhance the curriculum, and improve student outcomes; maintains and revises the custom textbook; trains and supervises the department's graduate teaching instructors (GAs); serves on or leads University and DOE committees related to the Composition program; assists in workshops for Dual Credit teachers; oversees the general education recertification for Composition classes; and assists the chair with staffing and scheduling.

Teaching in the Department's programs entails diligent course preparation, effective course design and delivery of instruction, being available to meet students outside the classroom during office hours and tutorials, and timely and fair evaluation and feedback of student progress. Expectations also include remaining current in the discipline; facilitating student engagement through the use of high-impact practices; taking part in ongoing assessments of the curriculum and student learning; and participating in professional development opportunities, including training in instructional technology.

The person who fills this position will be expected to comply with all departmental, college, and University policies while contributing to cultivating a collegial atmosphere among the University faculty and staff.

Typical Qualifications

A PhD in English or a related field is required; candidates with an ABD may be considered. The ideal candidate will have experience with writing program administration or curricular leadership, evidence of a scholarly agenda in composition studies and English (such as Pre-Victorian British literature, Postcolonial literature, or subfields of American literature, e.g., Asian American and Latino/a literature), and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and a writing sample (~15-20 pages) through the University of Central Missouri job website. In addition, confidential letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Professor Marc Joseph (mjoseph@ucmo.edu), to whom questions about the position may also be directed.

Special Instructions:

Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Benefits

Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

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