What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ENGLISH position at LANE COLLEGE?
Job Details
Description
Position: Assistant Professor English
Department: Academic Affairs
Classification: Exempt
Position Overview: Lane College Division of Liberal Studies is seeking additional faculty members in English with experience to provide innovative instruction in composition/rhetoric, literature, or professional writing. Experience in a secondary area of interest in the field of interdisciplinary studies is an advantage.
Responsibilities:
- Full-time load of 12 – 15 hours.
- Academic advising.
- Participating in departmental, divisional, and institutional activities.
- Excellent classroom management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in English. PhD in English preferred
- 5 years or more years of teaching experience in higher education.
- Leadership or active participation in academic program initiatives, professional organizations and/or related activities.
- Evidence of teaching potential is essential.
- The ability to life 10lb, 1% of the time.
- Position may require some walking and the ability to climb stairs.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
