Faculty Employment Opportunity
POSITION:
LECTURER OPENINGS IN ENGLISH: The Department of English invites applications for multiple, on-going, Lecturer appointments. Lecturers appointed to these positions will teach primarily in the areas of composition and critical thinking (with argumentative writing emphasis). There may also be openings in general education literature and humanities survey courses, as well as courses in technical and professional writing. Well-qualified lecturers with suitable preparation and interest will be considered for available literature, humanities and/or technical /professional writing courses. This position is contingent upon availability of authorized funding. Minimum Qualifications:
M.A. in English or related field is required. Other minimum qualifications include: demonstrated success in community college or university-level teaching appointments emphasizing writing instruction. PREFERRED Qualifications:
Ph.D. in English or related field. Other preferred qualifications include: evidence of successful methods and effective teaching in composition and critical thinking courses; evidence of effective teaching in literature or humanities courses.
HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE: A complete application is required and must include: an application letter specifically addressing the position description and qualifications of the candidate; unofficial photocopies of graduate transcripts; a professional r sum , including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references; three letters of recommendation; and teaching material for a writing course (i.e. syllabus, one or two major assignments, homework samples, etc.). Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Consult the website at the following URL and complete the application package described there: https://www.csustan.edu/writing-program/tapt-application-material Applications are due March 1st. Screening of completed application files will begin the first week of March. The position will remain open until filled. Contact Dr. John Wittman at jwittman@csustan.edu if you have questions regarding this position. Send application material as email attachments to English@csustan.edu or physical copies (preferred) to: Department of English c/o Lecturer Faculty Applications California State University Stanislaus One University Circle Turlock, CA 95382 COMPENSATION: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and THE COLLEGE: To learn more about the English Department, visit our Web site at: https://www.csustan.edu/english/welcome-department-english
CAMPUS & AREA: California State University Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six county region of approximately 1.5 million people. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and approximately 400 full-time faculty. Over eighty percent of full time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 41 undergraduate majors, 24 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, and a doctorate in education serving 8,900 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences, and performing arts. CSU Stanislaus continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 373 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks CSU Stanislaus as one of "The Top Public Universities-Master's" institutions in the West in its America's Best Colleges ratings. CSU Stanislaus also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. CSU Stanislaus values shared governance: https://www.csustan.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Faculty%20Handbook/documents/13as16sec_joint_statement_on_shared_governance1.pdf EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor's notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/Supplement_English.pdf. Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, Stanislaus State annually posts the Campus Security Report. The annual report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Stanislaus State; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, and sexual assault. You can obtain a copy of this report at: https://www.csustan.edu/annual-campus-security-report . Or you may request a printed copy by calling: (209) 667-3572; Fax:
(209) 664-7011; or email: compliance@csustan.edu. Information regarding campus security reports at other locations can be found at: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/ CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

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