Title: Lecturer (Continuing) - English

Employee Classification: Lecturer (Continuing)

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Lib Arts & Soc Sci

Department: UNT-English-121600

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Department of English strives to promote a greater understanding of literature and culture; to add to literary tradition by fostering new works of poetry, fiction and nonfiction; to innovate in writing instruction, and to investigate the history of persuasive writing.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, and or/Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of English is seeking a Lecturer in English which will be a three-year, renewable full-time position. Responsibilities for the position include teaching four courses each semester and providing service to the department. This position includes a competitive salary and includes benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

MFA or PhD in English, Composition Studies, or related field. Demonstrated excellence in first-year writing instruction. Preparedness to teach at an HSI or MSI institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience or expertise teaching developmental writing.

Additional experience or expertise teaching literature, language arts, rhetoric and communication, and/or creative writing.

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.