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4 Oct 2019

Full-Time English (Professional Writing) – Full-time Faculty – Anticipated for Fall 2020

Department of English – Posted by Ella Washington –  Anywhere

Job Description

 

Official Title English (Professional Writing) – Full-time Faculty – Anticipated for Fall 2020
Department English
Position Type Faculty
Position Summary University Environment
Brigham Young University-Idaho is supported and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Its mission is to develop disciples of Jesus Christ who are leaders in their homes, the Church, and their communities. As a private, baccalaureate institution, the university is teaching focused and student centered by design. To learn more about teaching at BYU-Idaho, see BYU-Idaho Faculty.

BYU–Idaho prefers to hire qualified members of the Church in good standing as authorized under Title 41 CFR § 60-1.5 (a)(6). Faculty members abide by the university’s Honor Code and have the important responsibility and role to help all students develop and grow, both spiritually and academically, in accordance with the Mission of BYU-Idaho.

Position Summary
The Department of English at Brigham Young University-Idaho invites applications for a full-time teaching position focused on professional writing and editing. The department is looking for a faculty member with professional experience and/or academic expertise in professional or technical writing/editing along with experience and/or expertise in teaching general education writing classes. Writing instruction in general education composition courses will be an integral and vital component of this position. In addition to teaching courses in these areas, the faculty member will be required to advise students and fulfill departmental and university assignments.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Advanced degree in English (or related field) required (masters minimum); demonstrated commitment to and evidence of excellence in teaching is required. Professional editing experience is preferred.
Work Schedule Full-time faculty members teach 36 load hours annually, across Fall, Winter, and Spring Semesters; this total includes up to 6 load hours of professional development. In the days immediately preceding and following semesters, faculty members attend meetings, grade papers, perform professional development activities, etc. Semesters last approximately 14 weeks, and annual faculty contracts cover 47.5 weeks.

Courses, and other department responsibilities, are assigned by the department chair.

See additional information here.
Anticipated Start Date August 2020
Pay Rate Will be discussed during the formal interview process and is based on education and experience.
Posting Date 08/30/2019
Closing Date 11/02/2019
Open Until Filled No

 

How to Apply

 
Special Instructions
  • CONFIDENTIAL LETTERS OF REFERENCE: The application system will email requests for letters following certification and submission of the application. Three reference letters are required through the confidential system upload.
  • CURRICULUM VITAE and RESUME: A document in the curriculum vitae section is required. The resume section is optional.
  • COVER LETTER: Letters may be addressed to: Faculty Selection Committee.
  • TEACHING EVALUATIONS: Please use the “Other Document” option to attach your most recent Teaching Evaluation if you are, or have been, an educator.
  • TRANSCRIPTS: Use unofficial transcripts ONLY; three transcript links are provided. Official transcripts WILL NOT upload properly due to their security features. If invited for a formal interview, final candidates will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest degree at that time.
  • OTHER DOCUMENT SECTION: This optional section allows attachment of documents such as course evaluations (either student or peer), additional transcripts, etc.
Contact Info Faculty Employment – Human Resources Brigham Young University-Idaho 226 Kimball Building Rexburg, Idaho 83460-1670 (208) 496-1716 facultyemployment@byui.edu

Job Categories: Jobs in Rexburg. Job Types: Full-Time.

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