Ferris State University
Ferris State University is hiring: Assistant Professor - Developmental Writing i
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, United States, 49307
Assistant Professor - Developmental Writing
Job no: 496699
Work type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Faculty
Position Title: Assistant Professor - Developmental Writing
Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
33200 - Languages and Literature
Advertised Salary: $67,500 to 70,000 - Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.)
FLSA: Exempt
Temporary/Continuing: Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time
Union Group: Ferris Faculty Association (MEA-NEA)
Term of Position: 9 Month
At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause
Summary of Position: The English, Literature and World Languages department seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor of Developmental English to teach face-to-face and online courses in developmental writing as well as additional writing, literature, and/or language courses appropriate to qualifications.
Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment
Candidates with additional expertise in any of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: children's or young adult literature; English Language Arts (K-12) education; rhetorical genre studies; Spanish language.
The start date of this position is August 2025.
Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Education: •Ph.D. in English, rhetoric and composition, literature, or a related field required by August 1, 2025.
Required Work Experience: •Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching college-level writing.
Required Licenses and Certifications: None
Physical Demands:
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: •Preference given to candidates with expertise in linguistics/literacy studies, rhetorical genre studies, diverse literatures, or Spanish language.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: •Teach face-to-face and online courses in developmental writing and other upper- and lower-level writing, literature, and/or language courses, as appropriate to applicant's qualifications.
•Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
•Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
•Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in university committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (i.e. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).
•Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.
•Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required Documents:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants: •Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Ph.D. degree.
•Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
•Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have attained a Master's degree must attach a copy of unofficial transcript.
•Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date:
January 13, 2025
Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
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Advertised: 15 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
Job no: 496699
Work type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Faculty
Position Title: Assistant Professor - Developmental Writing
Location: Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
33200 - Languages and Literature
Advertised Salary: $67,500 to 70,000 - Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.)
FLSA: Exempt
Temporary/Continuing: Continuing
Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time
Union Group: Ferris Faculty Association (MEA-NEA)
Term of Position: 9 Month
At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause
Summary of Position: The English, Literature and World Languages department seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor of Developmental English to teach face-to-face and online courses in developmental writing as well as additional writing, literature, and/or language courses appropriate to qualifications.
Courses are to be taught in person on one of Ferris State University's Campuses. The candidate(s) selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment
Candidates with additional expertise in any of the following areas are especially encouraged to apply: children's or young adult literature; English Language Arts (K-12) education; rhetorical genre studies; Spanish language.
The start date of this position is August 2025.
Position Type: Faculty - Temporary & Continuing
Required Education: •Ph.D. in English, rhetoric and composition, literature, or a related field required by August 1, 2025.
Required Work Experience: •Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching college-level writing.
Required Licenses and Certifications: None
Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Twisting
- Lifting
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: •Preference given to candidates with expertise in linguistics/literacy studies, rhetorical genre studies, diverse literatures, or Spanish language.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities: •Teach face-to-face and online courses in developmental writing and other upper- and lower-level writing, literature, and/or language courses, as appropriate to applicant's qualifications.
•Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
•Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
•Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in university committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (i.e. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).
•Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.
•Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
Marginal Duties/Responsibilities:
Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcript 1
- Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants: •Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcript of Ph.D. degree.
•Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
•Unofficial Transcript 2 (OPTIONAL): Applicants who have attained a Master's degree must attach a copy of unofficial transcript.
•Transcript must include: Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.
Initial Application Review Date:
January 13, 2025
Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes
Posting Close Date:
EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
Click here to learn more about working at FSU and KCAD.
Advertised: 15 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: