Per Course Adjunct Faculty, COMM 190
Salary: Location
Job Type: Department
Job Number: 2015-1601717
Location: Location
Department: SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS
Closing: Per Course Adjunct Faculty, COMM 190
Background:
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.
As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.
Responsibilities:
Course:
COMM 190 Writing Circles
Date/Time:
TBD
Course Description:
The department offers a wide variety of one-quarter academic credit courses which may be applied to student participation in radio, video, visual, film, journalism, digital media, public relations, advertising or independent study. Macken Collegiate Forensics Program may be taken for full or fractional credit. Writing Circles are facilitated peer review groups of three to five students who meet weekly to workshop their writing. In each group, an SMC instructor facilitates students' discussion of their own writing as well as topics such as paragraphing and transitions, use of evidence and organization, etc.
Please note that courses will be assigned to current qualified adjunct faculty members who apply during the first 14 days of the posting (BY: SPECIFY END DATE) in the following order:
1. Seniority of those who have taught the course previously up to their average.
2. Seniority of those who have not taught the course up to their average.
3. Seniority rotation above their average up to seven (7) course values.
If the course is not assigned to a current qualified adjunct faculty member under the process above, it may be assigned to a new hire after the 14 day period for current adjunct faculty members to apply has elapsed.
Experience and Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a graduate degree in Rhetoric and Composition or related field plus Rhetoric and Composition graduate coursework, or be pursuing a graduate degree at SMC. Preference is given to candidates with terminal degrees. Candidates must be experienced teaching discussion-based courses and knowledgeable about writing in the disciplines. Preference is given to candidates who have taught Writing Circles in CWAC in the past.
Supplemental Information:
Application Instructions: Please apply online at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu
Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College
- A resume
- The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
- In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.
Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.
College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.
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