Pool for Part-time Lecturer AY, English
 Sonoma State University | |
 United States, California, Rohnert Park | |
| 1801 East Cotati Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Nov 11, 2024 | |
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Pool for Part-time Lecturer AY, English Job No: 539390 Work Type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: Sonoma Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Letters/Humanities, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location) Department Of English Faculty Employment Opportunity Job no: #539390 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary Faculty Location: Sonoma Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Instructional Faculty - Temporary Faculty, Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty Association Department of English Temporary Faculty Position (Lecturer) Our Commitment Guided by our core values as a university: diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability, Sonoma State University (SSU) offers an education that fosters intellectual, social, and personal growth. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university. As the only member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges in the state of California, we are committed to preparing students for a life of active citizenship and public service. We have a vibrant campus life characterized by a lively co-curriculum that fosters broad based intellectual and artistic opportunities in which the campus as a whole is actively engaged. Faculty members are committed to facilitating spaces in which all can grow by building on our scholars' assets as they explore new knowledge. These efforts include fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, experimentation, empathy, and communication. We strive to create a diverse, equity-minded, and inclusive campus environment. Faculty are expected to collaborate thoughtfully with our staff and scholars, which means we value the full range of everyone's assets in terms of languages, abilities, cultures, and ways of knowing. We are fully committed to the rights of scholars, staff, and faculty. We are especially interested in candidates who are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The University Sonoma State University's beautiful 274-acre campus is located in Sonoma County wine country, an hour north of San Francisco. The campus offers the ideal setting for teaching and learning and access to a community of rich cultural, environmental, and recreational opportunities. Founded in 1960, SSU is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. As members of the largest public higher educational system in the nation, we provide accessible, high-quality education. Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution, as such we are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff reflecting the linguistic, ethnic, and cultural diversity of the region and state. The Department The English Department has a long history of providing students of diverse backgrounds with the chance to study composition, literature, rhetoric and practice creative writing with a faculty dedicated to quality education and personalized support and instruction. We are committed to serving students from all backgrounds, and are proud that our department and Sonoma State provide access to all residents of California (and beyond). Our faculty are expected to teach in the general education program and to be flexible in terms of meeting the needs of the department. Lecturers who teach in our program teach primarily composition, although there are occasionally openings in literature, English Education and creative writing courses. Prospective applicants are encouraged to see the department's web page at: https://english.sonoma.edu/ Duties of the Position - - Teach three- or four-unit courses as assigned by the Department. - Follow university Syllabus polices - Hold office hours (typically 1 hour per 3-unit course) Typical courses assigned are English 101, Expository Writing and Analytical Reading, and ENGLISH 100A/100B, First-Year Composition, which students take as a two-semester course. Additional courses in our program may become available, so please describe your relevant experience in your vita and job letter. Professional Qualifications To be recommended for appointment, the candidate must have: Masters or MFA in English, MFA or PhD in English or related fields 2 years teaching experience demonstrating professional commitment to students. For creative writing classes, excellent publication record (preferably two volumes published with reputable presses). Rank and Salary Full-time is a 15-unit workload per semester. Actual salary is dependent upon the number of units assigned, educational preparation, and availability of funds subject to any CSU system faculty contract salary increases.
How to Apply To apply for this position, go to jobs.sonoma.edu and click on the Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities link. Find and select the faculty position you are applying for to view the description and select Apply Now. If you have not previously applied, you will be prompted to create an account. You can use this account to apply to multiple positions. Once you have submitted the application, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to you. Please do not send materials to facultysearch@sonoma.edu. If you encounter difficulties during the application process, please email facultysearch@sonoma.edu. Please submit: Application letter
Application procedures for temporary faculty already teaching in the department:
Sonoma State University hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Sonoma State University does not facilitate the process of applying for an H1B Visa for temporary positions. Contact Information Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: facultysearch@sonoma.edu Questions concerning this position may be directed to: Department Chair Timothy Wandling Department Chair Wandling@sonoma.edu Department Chair Phone: 707 664-2140 #539390 Please refer to this number on all correspondence and inquiries regarding this position. The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccomodations@sonoma.edu) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process. Other Information The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. View Benefits Summary Application Close: Open Until Filled To apply, visit https://employment.sonoma.edu/en-us/job/539390/pool-for-parttime-lecturer-ay-english jeid-fd21e4f4c609134192b485aaaa3760fd | |