Part-Time, Single Term Instructor - Writing

Part-Time, Single Term Instructor
- First Year Writing

The English Department in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for part-time single term instructors to teach in our First-Year Writing Program. The University is opening this posting for the purposes of establishing a pool of candidates, from which to select part-time instructor candidates. Throughout the academic year, individuals may be contacted by the department to further discuss positions available, on an as needed, semester by semester basis.

Service as a part-time single term instructor does not accrue tenure rights. Part-time single term instructors serve by the mutual agreement expressed in each successive contract executed and are engaged to teach at the convenience of the university. A part-time single term instructor shall not have teaching responsibilities exceeding nine credit hours per semester, and no other responsibilities such as to accrue to full-time faculty.

Minimum Qualifications - M.A. or M.F.A. in English (in rare cases where an exception can be justified on academic grounds, professional experience may be considered in lieu of a master's degree in the field); and at least two years of post-M.A. composition teaching experience at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in composition and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching composition to a general education student audience in an urban setting.

Applicant Instructions
- Applications will be exclusively accepted online. Please direct inquiries to Dr. William Breeze, Director, First Year Writing Program. List of documents applicant is required to submit:
1. Cover letter addressing position qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information for two references – references will be contacted via email and asked to submit a letter of reference on the applicant's behalf
4. Unofficial transcripts – optional.

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check. It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expressions, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.

Hiring Range /Pay Rate
- Commensurate