Part-time Faculty, English Composition

Location : Youngstown, Ohio

Job Type: Part-time Faculty

Job Number: 202200032

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: English

Opening Date: 04/19/2024

Bargaining Unit Status: Excluded from Any Bargaining Unit

Salary Grade: PF

Summary of Position

The Department of English and World Languages at Youngstown State University is seeking candidates for our ongoing pool of part-time instructors for all composition courses: Introduction to College Writing (developmental writing and reading course), Writing 1 with Support (co-requisite writing course), Writing 1 (English 101 equivalent), and Writing 2 (English 102 equivalent). YSU offers in-person sections as well as online sections at various locations.

Part-time composition faculty can be assigned up to 11 hours per semester of the above courses which are capped at 22 or 26 students. They must also be available for a minimum of one hour per course per week for student support. Applicants must have excellent oral communication and writing skills.

Compensation is $820 per credit hour for a master's degree and $1,075 per credit hour for a PhD; contracts are offered on a term-by-term basis. Part-time instructors at YSU are eligible for partial tuition remission and are enrolled in the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS).

Position Information

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday. Teaching assignments may be remote or at various locations.

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Qualifications and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications: At least a master's degree in English, writing studies, rhetoric and composition or closely related field andexperience teaching college-level English composition courses. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Blackboard (or equivalent learning management system). Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Supplemental Information

Please upload the following:

Resume/CV

Cover letter that includes the following information:

Your experience teaching college-level English composition courses and other relevant experience

If applicable, your experience with online teaching (number of sections taught online; type of online course (asynchronous, synchronous, hybrid, etc.); professional development, coursework, or certifications you have completed that are related to online teaching.

Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts must be provided if hired). Upload all transcripts as one PDF file. At the time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided electronically or in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date, and Registrar's signature.

Hiring will be ongoing to fill multiple positions.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

Do you have at least a Master's degree in English, Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition or closely related field AND experience teaching college-level composition?

Yes

No

02

Are you proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Blackboard (or equivalent learning management system)?

Yes

No

Required Question