Job description

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Department of English Studies at Western Carolina University is seeking a candidate for a 9-month Instructor position. This is a one-year fixed-term faculty position with a teaching load of 4/4 and service responsibilities. Anticipated begin work date is August 2023.

This position will include teaching classes in both our writing program (ENGL 101 and 202) and our US Latinx Studies Minor Program. Teaching assignments could include, for example, teaching writing classes within the Latinx Learning Community and Liberal Studies classes on Latinx literatures.

Carnegie statement
WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Minimum Qualifications
MA in English and expertise in the area of US Latinx Studies

Preferred Qualifications
Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
Number of Months Per Year 9
Posting Text

Open Date 02/22/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin March 14, 2023 and continue until position is filled. Preliminary interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

Applicants must apply online. Hard copy materials will not be accepted for consideration.

Interested applicants must include the following attachments:
1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial transcripts from highest earned degree
4. List of three professional references with complete contact information

For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Annette Debo, Department Head of English Studies, atadebo@email.wcu.edu

Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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