State of Colorado
Lecturer of Rhetoric and Writing Job at State of Colorado in Pueblo
State of Colorado, Pueblo, CO, United States, 81012
Salary: $41,000.00 - $42,000.00 Annually
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: GGJ-TBD-10/24
Department: Colorado State University Pueblo
Opening Date: 10/04/2024
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo CO 81001
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: HR at luna.velar@csupueblo.edu
Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
The English program of the Department of English and World Languages offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in English, English with Creative Writing Emphasis, and English with Secondary Teaching Endorsement. Minors are offered in English and Creative Writing. The English program also contributes undergraduate general education courses in rhetoric and writing, literature, speaking and listening, and creative writing. The Department of English and World Languages is dedicated to upholding the university's vision by providing interdisciplinary education and is committed to the academic success of each student.
Description of Job
This is a nine-month position with the potential of summer teaching for additional compensation. Responsibilities include teaching 12-credit hours per semester. Teaching assignments are based on department needs and candidate's areas of expertise. These teaching assignments may include courses such as Rhetoric and Writing I and II, Introduction to Technical Professional Writing, Introduction to Creative Writing, Public Speaking, and other courses in our program. Proficiency with instructional technology is expected. Rhetoric and writing lecturers participate in ongoing professional development initiatives, conference with students, provide one-on-one feedback to students, attend program meetings, mandatory training, and other related events, as necessary.
The successful candidate will have a desire to teach and mentor students who have been historically marginalized and underserved. The person in this position should have a strong sense of collegiality and a willingness to participate in a unified and lively department.
Primary Duties
Salary Range:
$41,000 to $42,000 per nine-month academic year. Additional compensation may be available for summer teaching.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This job posting will fill 2 positions
Minimum Qualifications
Supplemental Information
All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:
Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Monday, November 4th, 2024, will receive full consideration.
About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the university to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.
About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The university reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the university's annual security report is available at:
Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the university complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.
All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), under the supervision of the Director of Institutional Equity & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination (including Title IX Sex Discrimination), Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIE's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Institutional Equity ().
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
01
As listed in the "Supplemental Information" section of the job announcement, have you uploaded the required cover letter?
02
Have you uploaded the required resume/CV?
03
Have you uploaded unofficial or official transcripts showing degree conferred as evidence you meet this minimum or preferred qualification?
04
Have you included the required three professional references with current contact information?
05
Do you acknowledge that failing to include the required attachments will result in your application not being considered?
Required Question
Location : Pueblo, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: GGJ-TBD-10/24
Department: Colorado State University Pueblo
Opening Date: 10/04/2024
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 2200 Bonforte Blvd, Pueblo CO 81001
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: HR at luna.velar@csupueblo.edu
Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
The English program of the Department of English and World Languages offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in English, English with Creative Writing Emphasis, and English with Secondary Teaching Endorsement. Minors are offered in English and Creative Writing. The English program also contributes undergraduate general education courses in rhetoric and writing, literature, speaking and listening, and creative writing. The Department of English and World Languages is dedicated to upholding the university's vision by providing interdisciplinary education and is committed to the academic success of each student.
Description of Job
This is a nine-month position with the potential of summer teaching for additional compensation. Responsibilities include teaching 12-credit hours per semester. Teaching assignments are based on department needs and candidate's areas of expertise. These teaching assignments may include courses such as Rhetoric and Writing I and II, Introduction to Technical Professional Writing, Introduction to Creative Writing, Public Speaking, and other courses in our program. Proficiency with instructional technology is expected. Rhetoric and writing lecturers participate in ongoing professional development initiatives, conference with students, provide one-on-one feedback to students, attend program meetings, mandatory training, and other related events, as necessary.
The successful candidate will have a desire to teach and mentor students who have been historically marginalized and underserved. The person in this position should have a strong sense of collegiality and a willingness to participate in a unified and lively department.
Primary Duties
- Teaches a 4/4 load according to program needs and candidate's area of expertise. Teaching expectations for titled faculty are outlined in our faculty handbook (2.8.5). They include:
- command of one's subject;
- ability to organize subject matter and to present it clearly, logically, and imaginatively;
- knowledge of current developments in one's discipline;
- ability to relate subject matter to other areas of knowledge;
- ability to provoke and broaden student interest in the subject matter;
- ability to utilize effective teaching methods, strategies and appropriate technologies.
- Contributes to student success through support and mentoring, including meeting for office hours, conferencing with students, and providing one-on-one feedback.
- Participates in ongoing professional development initiatives, attends program meetings, mandatory training, and other related events, as necessary.
Salary Range:
$41,000 to $42,000 per nine-month academic year. Additional compensation may be available for summer teaching.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This job posting will fill 2 positions
Minimum Qualifications
- M.A. or MFA in English or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to and commitment to serving diverse populations and learners.
- At least one year of college-level teaching experience.
- Demonstrated success teaching at the college level.
- Experience teaching rhetoric and writing courses at the college level.
- Experience teaching creative writing and/or public speaking courses.
- Experience writing and publishing poetry or creative nonfiction.
- Experience as the sole instructor of different writing courses.
- Experience teaching and/or designing face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.
Supplemental Information
All interested candidates must apply through the online application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.
Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:
- a letter of intent (cover letter)
- a current resume or CV
- unofficial or official transcripts showing degree(s) conferred
- three professional references with current contact information within the online application or as an attachment. Personal references do not count toward this requirement.
Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by Monday, November 4th, 2024, will receive full consideration.
About Colorado State University Pueblo
Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.
CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the university to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.
Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical and prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible benefit plan
- Basic term life insurance
- Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Travel accident insurance
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
- Annual and sick leave
- Retirement plans
- Employee and dependent tuition discounts
- State employee discounts via BenefitHub
Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.
About Pueblo, Colorado
The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
The university reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the university's annual security report is available at:
Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the university complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.
All employees of Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), under the supervision of the Director of Institutional Equity & Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the Discrimination (including Title IX Sex Discrimination), Protected Class Harassment, and Retaliation policy. All employees are required to report conduct prohibited under this policy, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIE's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Institutional Equity ().
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
01
As listed in the "Supplemental Information" section of the job announcement, have you uploaded the required cover letter?
- Yes
- No
02
Have you uploaded the required resume/CV?
- Yes
- No
03
Have you uploaded unofficial or official transcripts showing degree conferred as evidence you meet this minimum or preferred qualification?
- Yes
- No
04
Have you included the required three professional references with current contact information?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you acknowledge that failing to include the required attachments will result in your application not being considered?
- Yes
- No
Required Question