University Studies - Reading, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty Job Opening
University Studies - Reading, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
Middle Tennessee State University
• Murfreesboro, TennesseeThe Department of University Studies invites applications for two full-time, Lecturer faculty positions. Position #110320 is a one-year temporary position with possible annual renewal to up to three years total. Position #118720 is a FALL ONLY position. Both positions begin on August 1, 2019. All applicants will be considered for each position.
Successful candidates will be expected to teach a full load of reading sections per semester, provide meeting times for students, and manage grades. Candidate should also be available to teach evening classes if needed.
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques for teaching.
- Skilled in the use of computers, internet resources, and MS Office Software.
- Ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students in the field of study.
- Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
- Ability to successfully interact professionally with students, other educators, educational institution representatives, and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- Ability and willingness to learn all software specific to Middle Tennessee State University that is required to perform duties.
Master’s Degree in Reading or Literacy Studies or Master’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university by appointment date.
Required Related Experience Required License/Registration/Certification Other DesirableApplicants who possess full-time teaching experience at the secondary and post-secondary level will receive special consideration.
Salary and Benefits- Health, dental, vision and life insurance as well as several other optional benefit plans
- Retirement savings programs that include your choice of two plans as well as three deferred compensation savings plans; mandatory 5% employee contribution
- An Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance Programs
- Sick leave
In order to successfully apply, applicants are required to include a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and a statement of Teaching Philosophy at the time of online application.
Please review your application/document attachments closely as you certify and submit your application to the posting. Applicants who do not successfully attach all required documentation cannot be considered. Edits to application/documents already submitted are allowed PRIOR to the Job Review Date for Optimal Consideration but not beyond.
Application/documents received by the review date will receive full consideration; however, the posting remains open and applications may continue to be submitted until the position is filled.
If you need assistance in applying, please contact Faculty Recruitment Specialist at 615-898-5128.
If you have position specific questions, please contact Dr. Marva Lucas at [email protected].
Additional InformationIf selected for interview, applicants should then request official transcripts (not issued to student) of all college degrees be sent directly to the academic department prior to the interview. In order to complete an employment agreement, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution must be provided. If transcripts are from a non-U.S. institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts both translated into English and evaluated by an approved credential evaluation organization. Please use one of the organizations found on the list at this link when obtaining new credential evaluations: http://www.naces.org/members.html
Likewise, you will be required to provide names and contact information for three PROFESSIONAL recommenders (external to MTSU preferred) during your application to the posting. If you are approved for the candidate pool, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided. The letters of recommendation must be professional (not personal) recommendations and should be returned via the link provided in the solicitation email. Letters must be current and specific to the job posting and may not be provided from a general dossier.
Applications received by posted Review Date will receive full consideration. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU available at http://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2018AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Pre-Employment InformationMTSU is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Job Category Faculty - Temp Job Type Full Time Academic ResourcesReference Letters
Letters of professional recommendation (not personal) must be submitted via the uniquely assigned link and per the instructions included in the solicitation email automatically generated if/when the recommendations are required. Generic letters stored on a third party site will not be accepted.
Letters should be addressed to:
Dr. Marva Lucas
University Studies Department