The Department of English seeks to hire two full-time instructors with background to teach general education composition and literature courses. Teaching load: four courses per fall and spring semester. Regular committee work to include undergraduate advising and service on standing department committees. Instructorships are term-limited appointments. Instructors normally receive annual appointments for a period of three years, but in exceptional circumstances may be reappointed for a maximum of three additional annual contracts.

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications - knowledge, skills, and abilities
At least two years experience teaching English at the college level.

Minimum Qualifications - Education or training
Minimum degree requirements: MA in English or closely related field or MFA in Creative Writing

Minimum Qualifications - Special licenses, registration or certification

Preferred Qualifications
Successful applicants will demonstrate excellence and creativity in the classroom.

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date
07/25/2018

Application Review Date
03/26/2018

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Interested individuals should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references (mailing address/email/phone)to http://jobs.odu.edu. To show evidence of creativity and excellence in the classroom, you may upload teaching evaluations or similar materials under "other document." Contact search committee chair Laura Buchholz with questions: lbuchhol@odu.edu

Telework Friendly
No

Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

College Home Page
www.odu.edu/al

Department Home Page
www.odu.edu/engldept



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