What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor of English position at Louisiana State University?
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Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.
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Instructor – English, Composition
POSITION DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Instructor of English candidate will teach first-year writing courses and general education service courses in English. The successful candidate will have a 5/5 teaching load, developing and teaching undergraduate courses; maintain office hours; serve on departmental and university committees; provide community service; demonstrate willingness to use technology in all courses (face-to-face, hybrid, and online). This candidate must be available to teach on-campus courses at LSU Alexandria.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum: Completion of Master’s in English or equivalent field
Preferred candidates will have specialization in composition; provide a record of teaching excellence; and demonstrate excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
With nine years of service at LSUA, this Instructor position is eligible for promotion to Senior Instructor and could be converted to a tenure track line upon the instructor’s completion of a Ph.D. in English or a related field.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is contingent upon a background check.
Questions can be directed to the LSUA Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401.
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Application Instructions:Please attach a Resume, a cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts in a single PDF file. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or HumanResources@lsua.edu.
Please attach all transcripts to your application for proof of education.
Background check is required for hire.
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Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
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LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HCM Contact Information:
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hrm@lsua.edu
