Job Information
Western Colorado University Lecturer In First-Year Writing-3 in Gunnison, Colorado
POSITION:
Western Colorado University invites applications for multiple non-tenure-track full time Lecturer position in English First-Year Writing (FYW). Experience teaching co-requisite courses is strongly preferred.
DUTIES:
The English program provides a supportive, compassionate, and inclusive environment for dedicated professionals. Position responsibilities include teaching FYW courses: ENG 102: Writing & Rhetoric I and ENG 103: Writing & Rhetoric II, with the possibility of also teaching co-requisite sections and English courses offered within the General Education program as needed. Lecturers teach 30 credits annually but may carry reduced teaching loads with time reassigned for service. Strong commitment to effective and inclusive teaching practices, service, and professional development is expected.
This is a vibrant English program that houses first-fear writing, literature, creative writing, secondary licensure, a Humanities and Diversity minor, and a Professional Writing Certificate.
SALARY:
$49,000-$50,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
START DATE:
August 15, 2024
QUALIFICATIONS:
MA, MFA, PhD, or Master s Degree with 18+ graduate hours in the field of English, Writing Studies/Composition & Rhetoric, or comparable graduate courses. Applicants with degree in Writing Studies/Composition & Rhetoric is strongly preferred. Successful candidates must have an excellent record of university-level teaching experience and/or high school teaching experience, and demonstrated ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:
Apply online at www.western.edu/jobs. Required attachments to the application include:
-Letter of application (cover letter or statement of interest) -Curriculum vitae -Transcripts -Evidence of teaching effectiveness -Statement of teaching philosophy -Reference list with names and contact information of three references.
Please direct questions to Tamara Toomey, Director of First-Year Writing: ttoomey@western.edu.
Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible.
Note: If transcripts are required for your application, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, dates of attendance, or graduation from the educational institution. If a degree is required for employment, official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) will be required upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire.
Additional Information about Western and Gunnison
Western Colorado University is a public institution with a student enrollment of 3,700 (graduate and undergraduate), the majority of whom reside on campus and in the community. With average class sizes of 17 students, faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized, immersive education. They are student-oriented, collegial, and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusivity and promotes participation in such initiatives from students, faculty, staff, and the community. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEI Committee charge.
The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a beautiful rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to nearby Crested Butte, a world class ski and outdoor recreation area. K-12 students are served by the award-winni g Gunnison Watershed School District. Both communities value the arts, quality of life, community-based wraparound services for children and adults, and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round opportunities including summer arts and music festivals, youth camps, mountain biking, skiing, kayak/rafting, rock climbing, hiking and camping, all within minutes of the campus.
Western has acquired local rental agreements for newly hired employees moving to the Gunnison Valley. We expect several new units to be available, on a first come first served basis, with subsidized leases as bridge housing for up to one year, while new employees locate long term accommodations in the area. Upon hire, contact information for housing opportunities will be