Nature of position : Temporary, part-time

Job Summary/Basic Function:

• Cover letter describing qualifications for the position and teaching philosophy.
• Current curriculum vitae or professional resume.
• Copies of registrar-issued transcripts for all degrees conferred and in progress.
• Two letters of professional reference dated within the last 12 months.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in English, Rhetoric/Composition, or related discipline.
• Prior experience teaching course content or related content.
• Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.
• Successful interview and Teaching Demonstration.
• Successful description of teaching philosophy for class teaching assignments.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or ABD in English, Rhetoric/Composition, or related discipline.
• Evidence of teaching in online environments.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.

Essential Functions:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Ability to:
  • sit or stand while teaching.
  • speak clearly.
  • communicate via writing exceptionally well
  • understand verbal communication (read and understand verbal messages).
  • use construction tools safely.
  • move to and from campus buildings, offices, classrooms and stage areas.
  • climb ladders.
  • stoop or bend to pick things up.

• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 10 pounds without assistance.
  • lift student paper bundles, small boxes, scene shop equipment and materials.
• Must be able to occasionally lift/pull/push heavier items with assistance.
• Teach courses face-to-face and online if necessary at the higher education level using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, using online tools and/or equipment and/or other appropriate tools appropriate modes of education delivery.
• Able to record and calculate grades, prepare course outline and syllabus, develop course and lesson plans, engage in the selection of appropriate textbooks and other teaching aids necessary to the delivery of instruction.
• Use computer for email, obtain information on websites, prepare class documents, grade papers, submit final grades online and other duties related to teaching and advising students and serving the department, college, university and community.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risks.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Class schedule and modality (face-to-face, online, blended, etc.) is set by the dean of the college.

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition: 11594

About Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville University is a top-ranked university in the North, with more than 100programs, some of which are uniquely distinctive to the region and nation. We have a strong academic history guided by industry-leading professors. Our faculty members are recognized to be fiercely passionate about their students’ overall success. Our student body is rich in diversity and is known to be enthusiastically driven towards excellence while being socially conscious. Our beautiful 250-acre campus contains classic architecture, mixed with state-of-the-art, energy-saving structures and a historic pond with two resident swans. Access to extraordinary faculty, a historical campus setting and an extremely high job-placement rating are the reasons our alumni rate us as a smart life choice.

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