University of Connecticut, English

Position ID:UConn-English-495197 [#18537, 495197]
Position Title: Assistant Professor in Residence
Position Type:Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:Storrs, Connecticut 06269, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: English
Appl Deadline: finished (2021/04/28, finished 2021/10/07, listed until 2021/05/28)
Position Description:    

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

INTRODUCTION

The University of Connecticut (UConn)'s Department of English is pleased to invite applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Residence at the UConn Waterbury campus. The Department of English is among the top 20 departments in the nation. It has 60 faculty members, 350 undergraduate majors and 60 graduate students. 

The successful candidate will share a deep commitment to effective teaching,  innovative courses and instruction methods, and mentoring of students. Successful candidates will also be expected to demonstrate through research, teaching, and/or public engagement the commitment to, and support of, diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests.

UConn Waterbury serves a diverse population of  students who commute to campus from the surrounding areas.  Located in the heart of Waterbury, this campus offers the chance to teach a variety of courses to our growing cohort of English majors. 

Founded in 1881, the UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The ideal candidate will be an engaging and excellent teacher of American literature and culture who is eager to join the faculty at the Waterbury campus and will teach a range of undergraduate courses, which will include primarily introductory and advanced courses in American literature as well as other courses in the English major. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of all requirements for the PhD in English with a specialization in American Literature or American Studies, or a closely related field, by the start date of employment; evidence of a strong commitment to undergraduate education; experience teaching college-level literature and culture courses; and commitment to working with a diverse student body.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Evidence of engagement with current trends in American Studies and the teaching of American literature, particularly in poetry, ethnic literature, African American literature and/or Native American literature. Ideally the candidate will also have experience teaching diverse populations of students; integrating multicultural experiences into instructional methods; and providing leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track position that carries a seven course teaching load or its equivalent, in both lecture and seminar formats, across the academic year. The successful candidate may also advise and mentor undergraduate students in the major and minor, and perform service to the department and/or campus as requested.  The appointment has an anticipated start date of August 23, 2021. The position may be renewed annually based on performance, funding and needs of the department and college.  Salary is competitive based upon qualifications and experience.  The successful candidate’s primary academic appointment will be at the Waterbury Campus.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18537 and submit the following application materials:

  • A cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • A brief teaching portfolio (including teaching philosophy, syllabi, assignment prompts, concepts for new course development, etc.)
  • Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.)
  • Three (3) letters of reference

Subsequent questions can be directed to Anna Mae Duane anna.duane@uconn.edu. Please include the search #495197 with all correspondence. For full consideration, online applications should be received no later than May 20, 2021. A first round of interviews will take place either in person or via Zoom after May 21, 2021. For more information regarding the Department of English please visit the department website at https://english.uconn.edu as well as the Waterbury English website at https://waterbury.uconn.edu/academics/undergraduate/english//.

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check and is subject to verification of employment eligibility. 

This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://english.uconn.edu/
email address
 
Department of English
215 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4025
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 06269-4025