About the position
The College Writing Programs at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach courses in the College Writing Programs should an opening arise. Job Duties : Successful applicants will teach in CWP’s Reading and Composition sequence or other CWP courses in writing, reading, and oral communication. They will have complete responsibility for classes to include teaching in a classroom environment, meeting with students during scheduled weekly office hours and by appointment, and grading student work. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. UC lecturers are academic appointees and are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement of the UC-AFT. The College Writing Programs and UC Berkeley are committed to supporting employees as they balance work and family. The use of a lecturer pool does not guarantee that an open position exists. See the review date specified in AP Recruit to learn whether the department is currently reviewing applications for a specific position. If there is no future review date specified, your application may not be considered at this time. Department : https://www.writing.berkeley.edu
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Completion of advanced degree and three years of university-level teaching experience are required. Preferred qualifications A Ph.D., M.F.A., or equivalent international degree in one of the following fields: o composition studies o rhetoric and composition o digital rhetoric o second-language writing/ESL/applied linguistics o education o creative writing o journalism o social sciences o humanities Three or more years of experience teaching university-level composition, creative writing, or other university writing Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of clear communication skills as presented in application materials
How to apply
Document requirements Cover Letter - Please indicate clearly in your application which type of classes you are interested in teaching. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. 1-Page Statement of Teaching Syllabus from a recently taught class Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05302 Help contact: collegewriting@berkeley.edu
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