Open Date: 04/18/2022
Open Until Filled: Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach up to three (3) 1st-year composition classes on campus, in-person.
- Grade papers, provide feedback to students, and answer emails or other communications in a timely fashion.
- Use the assigned Blackboard site for the dissemination of materials, receiving and grading assignments, and other activities.
- Adhere to assignment workload, range of readings, grading policies, and other general requirements for the course as prescribed in the common syllabus.
- Attend monthly meetings with the Composition Program Coordinator.
- Reports to the Department Chair.
Education
The Department of Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies is seeking qualified and experienced instructors for our 1st-year composition courses. Minimum qualifications include an M.A. in English or Rhetoric and Composition (Ph.D. a plus).
Experience
At least two (2) years teaching composition at the university or collegiate level; and experience using Blackboard or other LMS.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Applicants must be willing to teach within a prescribed syllabus under the direction of the Composition Coordinator and Department Chair; comply with USM/BSU COVID-19 policies; willing and able to come to campus and teach in-person; authorized to work in the U.S. and not require visa sponsorship; and able to teach within a schedule of available classes. Applicants should be committed to the mission and core values of Bowie State University.
Conditions of Employment
Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University.
Other
Please submit a cover letter, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae with the names of three (3) references (including their summer contact information), and unofficial transcripts. If offered a position, official transcripts are required.
Review of applications begins June 1; position(s) open until filled.
Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; supplemental retirement accounts
