Instructor or Assistant Professor
- Employer
- Virginia Commonwealth University - VCU
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Salary
- Not specified
- Date posted
- Dec 5, 2017
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Humanities, Other Humanities
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Description: The University College at Virginia
Commonwealth University is seeking a full-time non-tenure-track
faculty member for a 1-year renewable appointment in the Department
of Focused Inquiry beginning in Fall 2018. Three-year renewable
contracts are available after three years of employment based on
positive annual reviews. Faculty members teaching in the Department
of Focused Inquiry participate in shared curricula, with the
expectation that students across all sections of a course achieve
similar learning objectives. Primary teaching responsibilities
include instruction of UNIV 111, 112, and 200, which students are
expected to complete in their first two years. This three-semester,
interdisciplinary course sequence is learner-centered and promotes
integrative thinking as well as student engagement, with a
particular emphasis on written and oral communication, critical
thinking, collaborative learning, information fluency, and ethical
reasoning. Faculty are expected to participate actively in faculty
development programs, including faculty learning communities, and
to serve on committees within the University College and across the
University. University College academic programs seek to promote an
interdisciplinary approach to curriculum design and there may be
additional opportunities to participate in curricular innovation
and development.
Qualifications: The University College promotes a multi-
and interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning. We welcome
candidates from any academic discipline with interest or experience
in teaching interdisciplinary general education courses with an
emphasis on written and oral communication and critical thinking.
Evidence of excellence in college-level teaching is required. At
least three years of college teaching experience in a general
education curriculum is preferred. A master's degree in an academic
discipline is required; a terminal degree is preferred. Strong
communication skills, demonstrated ability to work in collaboration
with others, and an interest in the scholarship of teaching and
learning are essential. We welcome individuals from diverse
experiences and backgrounds and/or with experiential learning
through lived experiences and/or professional service that inform
worldviews and/or perspectives about minority group status, to
include race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, and
disability. Our faculty seek to broaden participation among members
of underrepresented groups. Focused Inquiry faculty are expected to
demonstrate through teaching, and/or public engagement the richness
of diversity in the learning experience and integrate multicultural
approaches and perspectives into instructional methods.
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty,
staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty
member at VCU is required.
Application Process:
To apply for this posting, please visit https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/68489. A letter of intent, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names/contact information for three references who are able to address the candidate's teaching abilities and scholarly achievement or potential must be included. Note that references will not be contacted for a letter unless and until candidates reach the campus interview phase of the search process. Materials must be uploaded into the appropriate fields, using the “Other Document” field for the statement of teaching philosophy. Our application deadline is January 31, 2018. For consideration, your materials must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on that date. Please note: Employer work visa and/or permanent residence sponsorship is not available for this position.
For more information about Virginia Commonwealth University, please visit our website at http://www.vcu.edu/about/. Please also check out this link for an overview of what it's like to live and work in the Richmond area: http://www.provost.vcu.edu/faculty-affairs/prospective-faculty/working-at-vcu/ More information about the Department of Focused Inquiry can be found by visiting https://focusedinquiry.vcu.edu/.
Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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