Teaching Instructor (English) - WVU Tech (Beckley)

The School of Arts and Sciences at West Virginia University Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Teaching Instructor of English. We are seeking an outstanding candidate to complement the faculty in a multidisciplinary unit.

Responsibilities include teaching fifteen undergraduate hours per semester to include primarily first-year composition. Teaching modalities may include in-person, on-line, or both, as assigned.

A successful candidate will actively contribute to departmental initiatives and to the intellectual and cultural life of the university. Additional responsibilities include committee assignments, participation in professional development, attending regularly scheduled faculty and department meetings, responsibilities and activities to promote student retention and persistence, and other duties associated with the faculty position.

An M.A. in English is required; Ph.D. preferred. The degree must be conferred by August 2024.

Candidates must also exhibit evidence of effective teaching experience in composition at the college level. Experience with online instructional technologies is desirable.

Application Materials

• Letter of interest

• Curriculum vitae

• List of references with contact information

• One-page teaching philosophy that includes a discussion of how student engagement may improve retention and persistence

• Graduate University transcripts

Additional materials, such as a teaching portfolio and letters of reference, may be requested.

Date of Appointment: August 2024

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately.

About the University: WVU Tech is a regional division of the West Virginia University system with a campus located in Beckley, West Virginia.

It boasts a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students, allowing personalized attention in a supportive environment. WVU Tech is ranked first in the state for return on investment, and seventh in the nation in annual ROI for students paying in-state tuition. The campus is near several state and national parks and numerous recreational opportunities.

More information about the College of Business, Humanities and Sciences can be found at: http://bhss.wvutech.edu.

Apply online at careers.wvu.edu.