The Department of Educational Leadership at Middle Tennessee State University is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#115100) at the rank of Lecturer. Start date for the position is August 1, 2018 and is a one academic year contract.

Job Description:
Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in the College of Education.

May teach curriculum and instruction or administration and supervision courses at the graduate level.

Excellence in teaching and mentoring of students is essential.

Required Education
Doctorate in Education or related fields required by August 2018.

Required Related Experience
Required License/Registration/Certification
Other Desirable
Candidates with a record of excellence in teaching in higher education will receive special consideration.

Salary and Benefits
Salary commensurate with education and experience. Additionally, MTSU provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• 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
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Sick leave

Job Open Date 05/02/2018
Job Review Date for Optimal Consideration 05/16/2018
Is this position Grant Funded? No
Special Instructions to Applicants
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.

If you need assistance in applying please contact Faculty Recruitment Specialist at 615-898-5128.

If you have position specific questions, please contact Department Chair, Dr. Jim Huffman (Jim.Huffman@mtsu.ed).

Additional Information
If 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 evaluator.

Likewise, you will be required to provide names and contact information for three recommenders (external to MTSU ) 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 should be returned via the unique link provided in the solicitation of the recommendation and must be current and specific to the job posting. Letters or recommendation 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 www.mtsu.edu/police/annual-security-report.php 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 Information
MTSU 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 Resources

Reference Letters

Reference Letters

Accept References Yes
Minimum Requests 3
Maximum Requests 5
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference 07/31/2018
Special Instructions to Reference Provider
Recommendation letters must be submitted via the uniquely assigned link included in the solicitation email and per the instructions included. The solicitation will be 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. Jim Huffman
Chair, Womack Educational Leadership
Middle Tennessee State University

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a sexual offender or violent sexual offender as defined by T.C.A. 40-39-202?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • MTSU Jobs
   • State Office of Employment Services
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Friend/Employee
   • Other

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Other Document 2

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