Associate Lecturer: Reading, Writing, Research I

About Curry College:

Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. In addition to the main campus classes for adult learners are also offered at our campus at Cordage Park in historic Plymouth. Curry College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Curry College offers 25 undergraduate majors, over 70 minors and concentrations, as well as five graduate programs.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing their legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and their rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that they do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

Job Description:

Curry College is hiring a part-time Associate Lecturer to teach multiple in-person sections of WRIT 1400: Reading, Writing and Research I, the first course in a required two-course writing sequence that serves as an introduction to the kinds of reading and writing that will be expected of college students. The fall semester courses begin on August 28, 2023 and will conclude as late as December 17, 2023. It is expected that teaching responsibilities for these sections would occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the College's Milton, MA campus.

The Curry College Writing Program strives to empower student writers personally, socially, and professionally. Because we know that writing is uniquely tied to identity, we ask students to reflect on what shaped them as writers and to think about the relationship between literacies and power. Because we know that rhetoric is essential to democracy, we teach students how to think critically, to make sound arguments, and to work honestly and compassionately.

Because we know how language works to oppress, we reject rhetoric that denigrates others and commit to counteracting and critiquing oppression to create a safer, more equitable, and more just college and world. Because we know that regular and individualized feedback leads to writing development, our classes are small with plenty of opportunities for students to work one-on-one with our award-winning faculty, and through our Writing Center we offer free writing consultations to all students, no matter where they are in the writing process.

WRIT 1400 - Reading, Writing, Research I - 3 credits Course Description

This course serves as an introduction to the kinds of reading and writing students will be expected to do in college. Emphasis on the developing confidence as writers, especially students' identities as writers through practice and reflection. This course will present strategies for critical reading, purposeful revision, and reflection.

Part-time faculty are responsible for planning and presenting the material assigned for their courses; establishing specific requirements and informing students of the requirements; grading examinations and projects; submitting grades and early alerts in a timely fashion; explaining grades to students; and utilizing Canvas as the learning management system. Part-time faculty are expected to be available to interact electronically with students outside the classroom as well as to hold requisite office hours.

Requirements:

A minimum of a Master's Degree in a relevant discipline such as English or Writing Studies is required for classroom teaching. A terminal degree in a relevant discipline is preferred. Significant and relevant professional experience in a relevant discipline may be substituted for candidates who have earned degrees from disciplines not related to this course. Prior teaching experience preferred. Experience teaching first-year college students is also preferred.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be directed to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Elizabeth Canning at elizabeth.canning@curry.edu, (617) 979-3516, or King Academic Administration Building, 55 Atherton St, or US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") - Boston Office, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, (617) 289-0111.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/job-opportunities for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:

• a curriculum vitae;
• cover letter;
• a statement of your teaching philosophy;
• a statement of contributions to diversity (statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity and/or service);
• a copy of your unofficial transcript (an official transcript will be required upon acceptance of an offer of employment); and
• a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles.

We will continuously review application materials based upon future needs.