English Program Adjunct Pool

The Department of Humanities at the University of Alaska Southeast, School of Arts & Sciences, is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated adjunct faculty members to teach writing courses in our English Program. We are looking for talented educators with a strong background in English, Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, or Creative Writing. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of transforming student aspirations into reality by providing high-quality education and inspiring learning experiences.

Adjunct positions are filled on a temporary basis. This is not a remote position.

The University of Alaska Southeast values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty. We encourage applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research, teaching and service missions.

For more information about the School or Arts & Sciences please visit us online: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Located in the ancestral homeland of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian peoples, the University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is fully committed to advancing the education and research aspirations of Indigenous peoples and is committed to ongoing work toward decolonization. These efforts are reflected in our UAS programs and formal community partnerships across our three campuses and throughout all of Southeast Alaska.

A successful candidate should encompass the following skills and abilities:

Knowledge of accepted instructional methods.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Public speaking Skills.

Student support skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in English, Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, or Creative Writing from an accredited institution of higher education.

2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a college or university setting, with graduate-level coursework in teaching of writing is preferred.

This is a temporary faculty position. Salary is based on the number of previous semesters teaching experience within the University of Alaska.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume/CV, cover letter, transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire), and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This is a pool recruitment and applicants will be reviewed on an as-needed basis during the academic year.

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This is an at-will, union represented adjunct position, and may be canceled based upon the needs of the university.

This position is represented by United Academic - Adjuncts, AAUP-AFT/AFL-CIO.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

The University of Alaska () is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination () against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Heather Skaggs, Administrative Operations Coordinator, at hcskaggs.

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