Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Description Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona campus is hiring an Adjunct First-Year Writing Instructor to join the Department of Humanities and Communication Team. Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus is respected worldwide for cutting-edge instruction and training for tomorrow’s aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence leaders. Prescott is a mile-high city and its climate reflects seasonable weather excellent for flying. Daytime averages are 80°F in the summer and 45°F in the winter. At 5,000 ft. above sea level, it boasts a mild climate, clean air, pristine wilderness areas, and nearby national forests. The university is a small, private, residential university in the mountains of Arizona with approximately 3,500 students. Staff/faculty/student interaction is highly valued and is a central theme of our campus. It is located 100 miles north of Phoenix and 120 miles south of the Grand Canyon. The Department of Humanities and Communication at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott campus, invites applications for a part-time teaching position to start August 30, 2021. The successful candidate will teach first-year writing courses; as a part-time writing teacher; may teach up to 6 courses per year (fall, spring, summer) as negotiated with the department chair. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Responsibilities COM 122 is a first-year writing course for all students on campus. This course is taught face-to-face and focuses on teaching academic forms of writing and ways of conducting research. The instructor is responsible for facilitating the class; grading student documents and other assignments; teaching basic writing, revising, and editing processes; and working with the course monitor to develop the class and assess student work. The instructor is also responsible for maintaining his/her Canvas electronic course site. For further information, contact: Dr. Matthew Haslam Chair of the Dept. of Humanities and Communication College of Arts and Sciences Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 3700 Willow Creek Rd Prescott, AZ, 86301 matthew.haslam@erau.edu To ensure full consideration, please apply online by sending 1) a letter of application, 2) a CV, and 3) the names and contact information of three professional references. The letter of application should describe the candidate’s teaching philosophy and pedagogical practices. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only electronic applications will be considered.