Composition Part-Time Temporary Faculty Position
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Job Info

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 8,000 students in graduate and undergraduate programs. The University is located in the borough of Kutztown in a charming rural setting, and is within 20 minutes driving time of the diverse metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and within 60 minutes of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

The Department of English at Kutztown University invites applications for a temporary, part-time position in Composition to begin in Fall 2024. The position comprises up to two courses in Fall, with additional courses likely in Spring, depending on department needs. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth; and service. Required: a Master's degree in English, Composition, Writing, Communications, or a related field; and one year of teaching experience in Composition or First-Year Writing. Preferred: Doctorate. Teaching load includes Composition 100 and Composition 200, depending on department need and candidate's expertise.

To apply, please submit a letter of application including a brief statement of how the candidate's teaching, scholarship and/or creative work, and/or service demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion; curriculum vita; three current letters of reference; and copies of official transcripts to: Dr. Kristina Fennelly, Chair, Part-time Temporary Instructor of Composition Search, Kutztown University, 15200 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA 19530. Questions may be addressed to fennelly@kutztown.edu. Further information about our programs and courses can be found at our website: https://www.kutztown.edu/academics/colleges-and-departments/liberal-arts-and-sciences/departments/english.html. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher Education. All applicants for employment are subject to a criminal background check.

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