English Faculty
MSCCN - Hayward, WI
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Title: English Faculty Division: College of Arts & Sciences Reports To: Chief Academic Officer FLSA Status: Exempt Annual Contract: Full-time, 52 Weeks Rate of Pay: Dependent on Qualifications Posting Date: October 04, 2024 Application Deadline: October 18, 2024, or until filled Start Date: As soon as possible In-Person - Not Remote General Position Summary: The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in teaching, advising, and curriculum development. This position involves teaching both didactic and practicum courses (if applicable) for the academic program. The position requires teaching twelve to fifteen credits per academic semester. Key Responsibilities: TEACHING Deliver classroom instruction, prepare course materials, and supervise students Conduct off-campus coursework, workshops, seminars, and in-service training for professionals Design prepares, and supervise laboratory activities and other associated responsibilities Utilize college-approved technology and adhere to academic administration guidelines. Follow Course syllabi as designated by Chief Academic Officer and in accordance with established College policies and procedures in course delivery Assess student performance through tests, papers, exams and other evaluations methods and to report grades promptly Maintain accurate documentation of student attendance, mid-term and final grades, and course assessments Provide academic advisement beyond registration, including coordinating and supervising student research and other academic programmatic needs Develop innovative and effective teaching methods and to conduct teaching and scholarship-oriented research Write letters of recommendation Select and procure current and innovative instructional materials for all modes of course delivery Evaluate library resources and recommend book acquisitions Periodic evaluation of library holdings and recommendations of books to be ordered by the library Participate in the development of new courses and programs of study as well as the ongoing review and updating of current curriculum Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer ADVISING Advisors are expected to help the student with the following: Assist student in planning their academic programs to achieve degree or certificate goals Approve and assist with course schedules and to complete necessary forms Maintain advisee's file/portfolio to include degree audits to track the advisee's progress; student contact log to record meetings with the student; and other items selected by the student or the advisor for the file (i.e., letters of recommendation, samples of work or achievements, etc.) Make referrals to necessary resources for needed non-academic that fall outside of the faculty's expertise and knowledge to ensure students are accessing services and resources needed to continue and complete their educational plan/program successfully Confidentiality Faculty have a responsibility to ensure confidentiality in all interactions with students. SCHOLARSHIP Ongoing research, which leads to the discovery of new knowledge or new applications of existing knowledge Ongoing research intended to lead to publications in scholarly journals or books Ongoing reading and research to maintain proficiency and growth in one's field of professional specialization Look on page for more responsibiltiies. Reportability: Reports to Chief Academic Officer OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Communications or English, or 18 graduate credits in related area APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Application Process: Application Deadline: Until Filled Please submit either hard or electronic copy of a cover letter, an updated resume, unofficial transcripts, and a completed LCO Ojibwe University job application (available online at to the address directly below. All ma erials should be submitted in a single packet. Only applications containing all the items noted above, fully completed, will be considered. Hand-delivered application packages will be accepted at the University until 4:30 pm on the deadline date; mailed applications must be received by the deadline date and emailed application packages must be received by 11:59 pm on the deadline date. Human Resources Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University 13466 W Trepania Road Hayward, WI 54843 Phone: 715-634-4790 Fax: 715-634-5049 Email All materials submitted will become property of the University and will be retained for one (1) year from the application deadline. Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University encourages applications from all peoples and sources; however, we follow an Indian preference policy when hiring. 'The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University mission is to provide Anishinaabe communities with post-secondary and continuing education while advancing the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwe.' This job is with a Native American tribal business or is located on tribally owned lands. 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Created: 2024-10-10