English Instructor

Slippery Rock University is by far one of the most successful and enviable institutions in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). With stable enrollments, strong programs, as well as a unionized and collaborative faculty, we enroll some 8600 students, and the Department of Languages, Literatures, Cultures, and Writing is one of the largest of those within the College of Liberal Arts. The Department of LLCW seeks both full and part-time temporary faculty members in English, with at least two full-time positions for the full academic year. Those hired will teach English 102 (Critical Writing) and English 104 (Critical Reading) in the Rock Studies general education program, within a large dynamic and energetic department of engaged faculty members from both English and language studies. Possibility for other courses, depending on qualifications and experience. Slippery Rock University is located in a small rural town just an hour north of Pittsburgh. Our campus is safe, inviting, and blessed with up-to-date facilities that enrich our programs and help us sustain our high student retention and graduation rates. Full-time faculty hired will teach a 5/3 courseload.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD, ABD, or MFA in English required. Successful evidence of engaging students in active learning both within and beyond the classroom, as well as fluency in writing across the curriculum pedagogy. Successful performance in an interview and teaching demonstration.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in first-year writing. Participation in assessment of individual basic writing and reading courses for periodic, standardized department review and university-wide Middle States (or comparable national standard) also preferred. Interdisciplinary interests or expertise beyond English are a plus in order to help students