Assistant Professor of English Secondary Education

Denver, CO, United States

Assistant Professor of English Secondary Education page is loaded Assistant Professor of English Secondary Education Apply locations Denver, Colorado time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR102302 Department English Position Summary

The Department of English at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in English Secondary Education. This 9-month appointment with full benefits will begin August 2024. The Assistant Professor position carries a 3/3 teaching load and will be responsible for teaching English Education courses, as well as service courses in English for English majors and minors. For more information on the Department of English, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/english/ . Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Department of English are committed to active and strategic initiatives in our work toward educational equity and promoting a culture of access and inclusion for our students, staff, and faculty. We seek to sustain an inclusive community where all individuals at MSU Denver and in the Department of English are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and are provided proper resources and skillsets to be successful. This success is not limited to our liberal arts and sciences focused education, but also to the broader development of our students as engaged citizens and valued contributors to their discipline, the community, and our society. At MSU Denver, we recognize the value of everyone and every group as part of an inclusive community of belonging. The College of Letters, Arts and Sciences has a vibrant Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement that highlights those values. Differences can include but are not limited to culture, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, language, sex, physical appearance, pregnancy, marital/partner status, age, (dis)ability, neurodiversity, creed, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, class, education, gender identity/expression, veteran status, political affiliation, political philosophy, and more. We recognize that these differences can be visible or invisible. MSU Denver enrolls over 17,000 students , where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), an INSIGHT into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity ( HEED ) Award winner for 10 consecutive years, and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. Qualified candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, student advising, scholarship, and service in an inclusive and diverse environment are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Teaching and Advising

Teaching involves activities that impart knowledge and critical thinking skills to students. It includes preparing for courses assigned, assessing student progress, conducting curricular review, supervising pre-service teachers, participating in curricular development and program review. Advising: Advising involves activities specifically directed to assist the student in choosing career options, choosing a degree program, successfully completing his or her degree, obtaining employment or graduate school placement, and keeping informed of university policies. Scholarly Activities

Scholarly activities bring enrichment to the faculty member and the profession and results in new material that can be presented to students, as well as new skills which benefit the university community and are related to the faculty member’s assigned responsibilities. It may include investigative work or basic research; infusion of isolated facts with meaning and perspective; making connections across disciplines; placing the specialized in broad context; making knowledge broadly accessible; the solving of problems through the use of scholarly expertise, pedagogical research, creative exploration and production; and methods for the transformation and extension of knowledge in presentations and publications, so long as such activities enhance the faculty member’s teaching and/or the faculty member’s ability to perform his or her assigned responsibilities. Service

Service involves contributions to the improvement of the welfare of the university at any level, and typically unpaid public service to the community or professional organizations which benefits the university. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in english education, curriculum & instruction, or related field conferred by the start of the fall semester in August 2024

Minimum of three years of experience teaching secondary English language arts

Experience teaching students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and academic backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with a doctoral degree that shows a concentration in studies supportive of teaching secondary language arts education, undergraduate and master’s level English courses, and college-level composition; experience working with pre-service teachers; demonstrated excellence in teaching, and ability to work collaboratively.

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $62,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTDpass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our Benefits section.

Instructions to Apply

This position is open until filled. Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver,  and search for JR102302. For full consideration, you must provide all documents listed below in your application.

A complete application includes the following:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Letter of application

3. Teaching example

4. Unofficial graduate transcripts

5. A list of three references and their contact information

Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.

Internal applicants must apply through their MSU Denver Workday Home page, searching the 'Jobs Hub'.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Closing Date Open Until Filled

Posting Representative Tanya Rogowsky Posting Representative Email [email protected] Benefits MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link:

Employee Benefits Offerings

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected] .

Diversity Statement Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.

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