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Vice President of Academics

Employer
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Oct 3, 2022

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Industry
Education
Function
Executive, Vice President
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full-time, tenure-track Humanities Faculty Posting: September 2022 Position: FY23-13 Deadline for application: First consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2022. Second consideration may be given to applications received by December 15, 2022. Start Date: 01 September 2023 Division: Academic Affairs Union Affiliation: Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) Supervision Received : Reports to the Chair of the Department of Humanities and to the Vice President of Academic Affairs Supervision Exercised : Supervises personnel in area of responsibility as assigned Massachusetts Maritime Academy invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Humanities beginning Fall 2023. The position is a 4/4 teaching load that includes teaching core courses (English Composition and/or Writing About Literature) as well as upper-level courses. General responsibilities: Ability to teach an academic course load of 12 credits per semester in English Composition, Technical Writing, Business Communications, Basic Writing, and other courses with opportunities to develop and teach upper-level courses in Rhetoric and Composition. The selected candidate will be expected to participate and complement the department's goals and agendas, including department assessment activities, the advancement of General Education throughout the Academy, and specifically contribute to greater cultural understanding and inclusiveness among students and faculty. Faculty are expected to serve as the academic advisors to assigned student advisees and follow all academic procedures and practices of Massachusetts Maritime Academy. All teaching positions at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy require computer literacy, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an understanding of the Academy's unique mission. Specific minimum Qualifications and Requirements: A Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies/Adjacent field. Writing Program Administration experience. Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching college-level writing courses. Experience teaching based on current composition theories and best practices. The department values equity and diversity and will prioritize applications that directly incorporate these values into teaching, research, and service. We seek empathetic teachers, innovative scholars, and collaborative colleagues. We especially encourage candidates skilled in pedagogical practices that promote classroom inclusivity. Successful candidates will be outstanding teachers and active contributors to the department and college. Applicants from interdisciplinary and/or fields adjacent to English are welcome to apply, although training in the teaching of literature is essential. Demonstrated potential to fulfill evaluation criteria of teaching and advising at the university level. Excellent oral and written communication skills and proficient computer skills. Academic rank of the successful candidate determined by academic background and experience. Preferred Qualifications: We are particularly seeking to hire a person with demonstrated interests in inclusive pedagogy, anti-racist initiatives, anti-racist curriculum, disability studies, accessibility, and usability. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through their cover letters, CVs, and/or teaching philosophies, or they may submit an optional Statement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Preferred candidates will demonstrate experience in program administration, developing and facilitating curricular goals, and/or assessment processes. Demonstrated ability to teach business, digital media, and/or technical writing. Experience in program assessment and/or administration. Successful candidates will have demonstrated the ability to integrate and utilize digital media and technology in their field of study and pedagogy. Candidates who bring to their research and teaching the diverse perspectives that come from non-traditional educational backgrounds or an understanding of those under-represented in higher education Experience and interest in learning theory, writing pedagogy, emerging media, and innovative technologies of digital communication. Interest in the ways digital and other technologies may both subvert and re-inscribe oppressive relations of power and a commitment to making those relations transparent, uncovering oppressive systems, and reclaiming languages and cultural identities in the service of social justice and equity Experience working with/teaching students that are historically underrepresented or marginalized in higher education, including but not limited to students that identify as ALANA, BIPOC, first-generation, and/or LGBTQ+. Experience teaching in both face-to-face and online modalities. A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Category: , Keywords: Humanities - Faculty Position

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