Lecturer in English (Iowa State University)

Position Title: Lecturer in English Appointment Type: Faculty Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking Lecturers to teach one, two, three, or four courses per semester in ISUComm Foundation Courses, Business Communication, Technical Communication, English as a Second Language, Linguistics, Speech Communication, Literature, Creative Writing, and other courses as needed. Depending on staffing needs, assignments may be Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Tuesday/Thursday, or five days a week. Attendance at orientation, some staff meetings, workshops, or forums is required, as is adherence to programmatic goals. Required Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric, Technical Communication, Speech Communication, Linguistics or a closely related field Experience in college-level teaching of First-Year Composition, Business Communication, Technical Communication, English as a Second Language, Linguistics, Speech Communication, Literature, Creative Writing, or courses that are closely aligned Preferred Qualifications: PhD in English, Rhetoric, Technical Communication, Speech Communication, Linguistics, or related field Experience teaching more than one of the above listed courses Department/Program & College Description: The Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University offers bachelor degree programs in English, Linguistics, Speech Communication, and Technical Communication; as well as—in partnership with the Department of World Languages and Cultures—a minor in World Film Studies. On the graduate level, the department offers MA degrees in Literature; Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication; TESL/Applied Linguistics; as well as an MFA program in Creative Writing and the Environment. The department also offers two PhD programs in Applied Linguistics and Technology and Rhetoric and Professional Communication. Department Unit/Website: https://engl.iastate.edu/ Proposed Start Date: August 16, 2023 Proposed End Date or Length of Term: May 15, 2024 Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period Time Type: Part time Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter 3) Contact Information for Three References 4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans; • Generous leave plans; • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa); • Life insurance and long-term disability; • Flexible Spending Accounts; • Various voluntary benefits and discounts; • Employee Assistance Program; • Wellbeing program. Original Posting Date: April 26, 2023 Posting Close Date: August 6, 2023 Job Requisition Number: R11675 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

Position Title:

Lecturer in English

Appointment Type:

Faculty

Job Description:

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking Lecturers to teach one, two, three, or four courses per semester in ISUComm Foundation Courses, Business Communication, Technical Communication, English as a Second Language, Linguistics, Speech Communication, Literature, Creative Writing, and other courses as needed. Depending on staffing needs, assignments may be Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Tuesday/Thursday, or five days a week.

Attendance at orientation, some staff meetings, workshops, or forums is required, as is adherence to programmatic goals.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric, Technical Communication, Speech Communication, Linguistics or a closely related field

Experience in college-level teaching of First-Year Composition, Business Communication, Technical Communication, English as a Second Language, Linguistics, Speech Communication, Literature, Creative Writing, or courses that are closely aligned

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in English, Rhetoric, Technical Communication, Speech Communication, Linguistics, or related field

Experience teaching more than one of the above listed courses

Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University offers bachelor degree programs in English, Linguistics, Speech Communication, and Technical Communication; as well as—in partnership with the Department of World Languages and Cultures—a minor in World Film Studies. On the graduate level, the department offers MA degrees in Literature; Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication; TESL/Applied Linguistics; as well as an MFA program in Creative Writing and the Environment. The department also offers two PhD programs in Applied Linguistics and Technology and Rhetoric and Professional Communication.

Department Unit/Website:

https://engl.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:

August 16, 2023

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

May 15, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

09 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References

4) Statement of Teaching Philosophy

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Life insurance and long-term disability;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing program.