Lecturer of General Education Composition (Non-Tenure Track)

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Lecturer of General Education Composition (Non-Tenure Track)

Department
ENGLISH

Position Number
F0592A

Job Description

The English Department at Old Dominion University invites applications for a Lecturer of General Education Composition. This is an annual 10-month appointment beginning July 25, 2024 and includes opportunities for summer teaching. We are specifically seeking someone with the capacity to teach writing in ways that harness artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies to prepare students for 21st century professional and educational contexts.

The position carries a 4/4 teaching load, which will primarily include 100-level genre-based composition courses and WAC / WID 200-level composition courses. They may also have opportunity to teach courses in their area of expertise, dependent upon programmatic needs.

Position Type
FullTime

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Applicants must have completed all M.A. or M.F.A. requirements in English or related field by July 24, 2025.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Applicants must expertise and/or experience teaching English composition. Candidates must also provide evidence of inclusive teaching practices in course design, assignments, and classroom management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of inclusive teaching practices in course design, assignments, and classroom management.
• Ph.D.-level graduate work or degree in rhetoric, composition, or writing studies.
• Pedagogical interest or experience with AI and/or digital literacies.
• Record of successful and innovative teaching.

Conditions of Employment

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date
11/06/2024

Application Review Date
01/15/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should apply via https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/21876 and attach the following with their online application:

1. A cover letter that highlights one’s experience/training in the teaching of composition and pedagogical approach and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The committee hopes to learn how the applicant understands themselves as educator and how they would support and work with diverse learners.
2. A current CV.
3. A course assignment or syllabus that illustrates innovation and/or inclusive teaching practices pertaining to AI and/or digital literacy.
4. Unofficial graduate transcripts.
5. Contact information for 3 references (if your application progresses in the search, references will be contacted).
   
   

Full consideration will be given to completed applications received by January 24, 2025 . Applications will remain active until finalists have been identified. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Daniel P. Richards (dprichar@odu.edu).

Telework Friendly
No

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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