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Jobs: English Professors (Rhetoric and Composition, English, Applied Linguistics, Technical/Professional Communication, Creative Writing), Humber College (deadline: April 9, 2017)

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Professors, English

Job ID:

2017-094

Open Date:

03/23/2017

Close Date:

04/09/2017

Position Summary

The Department of English provides academic, technical, and professional writing and communications courses at the diploma, degree, and postgraduate levels. The successful candidates will teach a range of writing courses in the department, participate in the refinement and design of department programs and curricula, and collaborate with colleagues and others on strengthening the department’s relationship with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

The successful candidates will have a graduate degree in a relevant field, such as Rhetoric and Composition, English, Applied Linguistics, Technical / Professional Communication, or Creative Writing. A Ph.D. is an asset. Certification in second-language teaching (TESL Ontario or equivalent) is also an asset. Candidates must possess a strong understanding of the role of writing in the college setting, across a variety of programs, and for a variety of purposes. They should also have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in writing pedagogy and at least 3-5 years of successful teaching at the post-secondary (preferably college) level with students of varied educational and cultural backgrounds. Specific expertise in online writing instruction, workplace writing, and professional writing and communications is highly desirable. In addition, the successful applicants will share Humber’s commitment to multicultural diversity, student-centred active learning, and instructional technology.

Reports To:

Associate Dean, Department of English

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Classification:

Academic

Notes:

All candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, along with a position statement (approximately 500 words) discussing their experience, areas of expertise, and approach to writing pedagogy to HR Services by applying online at: http://www.humber.ca/careers

Division/Department:

School of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Campus/Site:

Humber North Campus

Compensation:

Academic start salaries are determined by qualifications and years of related experience as detailed in the current Collective Agreement for Academic Employees.

This posting is directed to the College’s internal full-time and partial-load employees. However, external applicants will be considered if necessary. Under the external candidate process, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position.

 
Humber College is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a post-secondary environment. Humber College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Recruitment Coordinators will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request.
All candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume, along with a position statement (approximately 500 words) discussing their experience, areas of expertise, and approach to writing pedagogy to HR Services by applying online at: http://www.humber.ca/careers

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