Assistant Professor of Developmental English
University of Alaska Fairbanks Tanana Valley Campus, AK
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Duties/Responsibilities:
ò Teach courses in the discipline of Developmental English, Reading, Study Skills, English composition and/or closely related fields.
ò Advise and tutor students needing support in English composition and applied composition.
ò Fulfill university service requirements consistent with faculty collective bargaining agreement, to include professional, university and community service.
ò Serve as liaison to Adult Learning Programs of Alaska (ALPA) and similar community organizations promoting student improvement in reading, writing, and study skills.
ò Assist with operation and development of TVC Learning Center services in collaboration with TVC and Department of Developmental Education colleagues and UAF Writing Center.
ò Take lead responsibility in redeveloping Developmental English program at TVC in light of new placement guidelines at UAF.
ò Participate as appropriate in outcomes assessments, program review, and accreditation-related activities.
Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
ò Successful experience in teaching writing;
ò Demonstrated success teaching under prepared learners at the post-secondary level;
ò Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of teaching students with non-traditional learning styles;
ò Experience in student assessment and curriculum development;
ò Demonstrated human relations and team skills.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
ò A minimum of a Master's Degree in English, Developmental Education, or related fields such as Creative Writing, English as a Second Language, or Education.
LENGTH OF TIME AND TYPE OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
ò Two years' teaching experience at the university, community college, or high school level.
Start Date:
Posting Dates: Opens: April 10, 2009; Review begins: May 4, 2009.
Submit the following information:
For a complete job description and applicant instructions, please apply online at www.uakjobs.com and search using posting #0057266.
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Jane Henschler
Address: (907) 455-2863
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