Teaching Faculty - Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Position Title Teaching Faculty - Department of Humanities and Social Sciences - Rhetoric and Composition The Opportunity

The Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Department (HASS) at the Colorado School of Mines is looking for a non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor who can teach Composition and Rhetoric or a related field. Teaching faculty at Colorado School of Mines fully participate in department and university governance and have opportunities for promotion.

The successful candidate will teach required HASS courses (primarily HASS 100 Nature and Human Values, a first-year writing course focused on environmental and engineering ethics) and elective courses in Communication, Technical Writing, Rhetorical Approaches, Rhetorical Analysis, and more, depending on the particular expertise of the candidate. Candidates with expertise in the following areas are highly encouraged to apply: Composition and Rhetoric, Communication Studies, and Technical Writing. Candidates should be prepared to develop innovative classes using a variety of delivery methods. We are particularly interested in candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching first-year writing.

Communication skills are central to almost every element of Mines students’ professional lives, from making proposals, writing reports, to working on teams, so a faculty member who brings expertise in this area will have the broadest impact on the Mines mission.

As a department and university, we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and we seek candidates who share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with varied life experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Candidates from historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact Paula Farca @pfarca@mines.edu with any questions about this opportunity.

Responsibilities • Teach and develop Composition and Rhetoric courses (primarily HASS 100 Nature and Human Values) and/or Communication and Technical Writing courses.
• Engage students through innovative instruction.
• Participate in department- and university-wide curriculum development.
• Engage in service to Mines, including membership on institutional and departmental committees.
• This position will require 80% teaching with a 3-3 teaching load and 20% service.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) or a Masters degree with 5 or more years professional experience in Composition and Rhetoric, Communications Studies, or Technical Writing.
• Experience teaching Composition and Rhetoric at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Composition and Rhetoric, Communication Studies or a closely related or relevant field.
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching.
• Experience teaching in the context of STEM education.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating or administering a writing program or a first-year writing course.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Department Description

Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is dedicated to delivering a program of excellence in the humanities and social sciences taught by interdisciplinary faculty who reach students across the entire campus at all stages of their academic careers. HASS offers a graduate degree and several minors, is home to the Hennebach Program in the Humanities, and delivers core courses such as HASS 100 Nature and Human Values and HASS 200 Global Studies along with a diverse list of elective courses. HASS has 21 faculty and is supported by one office manager. More information can be found at www.mines.edu and https://hass.mines.edu/ .


About Mines & Golden, CO
Mines is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in the United States and ranks number one as the best public school in the state for best value colleges. Mines is located in the heart of Golden, Colorado, a western suburb of Denver. The campus location offers a small-town ambiance with close proximity to all that the Denver metropolitan area has to offer with an abundance of cultural events, museums, theaters and sporting venues. An arid climate and an average 300 days of sunshine per year make the area an ideal place to live, work and play. We seek individuals who value a diverse and inclusive community – offering different perspectives, experiences, and cultures that enrich the educational and work experience.
Equal Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety.


Pay Range

Mines is offering an academic year salary of $57,000 - $63,300.

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Total Rewards Mines is proud to provide exceptional benefits that include pay, health & wellness and work/life balance offerings. Our portfolio of benefits includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. Additionally, Mines employees are eligible for tuition benefits (for employees and dependents), generous paid holidays and leaves and discount programs. Additionally, Mines’ leadership and innovation brings proximity and access to several research centers, consortia, agencies, labs and leading edge technology. For more information, visit Mines benefits . How to Apply

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veterans status). References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made. Interested applicants should apply online as soon as possible. For full consideration, applications should be received by January 15, 2022. This position will close to all applications on January 31, 2022.

Applicants should submit a 1. cover letter detailing the requirements of the position, 2. a C.V., 3. a teaching philosophy statement, including examples of teaching effectiveness (that should not exceed 2 double-spaced pages), and 4. a diversity statement (that should not exceed 2 double-spaced pages).

Teaching Statement: Mines is committed to high quality, hands-on and project-based learning. Candidates should cover their in-person and hands-on teaching pedagogy and be prepared to describe any experience they have in online education.

Contributions to D&I: Candidates should submit a statement on Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion. Mines is committed to access, inclusion, and diversity and is actively developing a strategic plan to advance Diversity, Inclusion and Access (for more information visit https://www.mines.edu/about/diversity-and-inclusion/). The diversity and inclusion statement should describe your past experience and proposed activities to advance access, inclusion, and diversity at Mines.

Please contact Kathleen Feighny, Human Resources, @kfeighny@mines.edu with any questions.

Background Investigation Required Yes COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Effective December 18, 2021, this position will require documented proof of full COVID-19 vaccination. New employees will be required to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination upon hire.
Religious and medical exemptions and reasonable accommodation shall be addressed as required by law pursuant to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s vaccination guidance.

Advertised: Dec 9, 2021 Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: Jan 31, 2022 11:55 PM Mountain Standard Time