| Posting Number | F00344P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Lecturer |
| Department | English |
| Location | Arlington |
| Job Family | Faculty |
| Position Status | Full-time |
| Rank | Non-Tenured |
| Work Hours | Standard |
| Open to | External and Internal |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Salary | |
| Duration | Funding expected to continue |
| Pay Basis | |
| Benefits Eligible | Yes |
| Job Summary | The Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for two non-tenure track Lecturer positions, to start in the Spring 2023 semester. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. University Information The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of approximately 46,000 students, UTA is the largest institution in North Texas and the second-largest in the UT System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and as a Texas Tier One institution. In 2021, UTA received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for its deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and No. 1 in Texas for the number of degrees awarded to African American students (Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2021). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has the fifth-most ethnically diverse undergraduate population in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is among the top 50 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023), and its approximately 250,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 23 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to the UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas. Department and College/School Information The Department offers majors in English and English with Teacher Certification; minors in English, Creative Writing, Sound Studies, and Technical Writing & Professional Design; a certificate in Technical Writing & Professional Design; and an MA and PhD in English. By teaching students to read closely, analyze carefully, think imaginative, and communicate effectively, the Department of English prepares students to succeed in a global economy and to participate in a global democracy. Diversity Statement Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equity in education through their scholarship, teaching, and/or service as well as a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds. For more information on UT-Arlington’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion webpage. |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities | The expected teaching load of a Lecturer in English is 5/5. While there is no research requirement, a Lecturer is expected to keep current with developments in their field(s) of expertise. There are no service requirements beyond attending monthly departmental meetings and, as needed, relevant training opportunities related to teaching. |
| Required Qualifications | PhD, MFA, or other terminal degree in English or a closely aligned field. Must be able to contribute to the department by teaching lower-division courses in developmental English, first-year composition, and/or sophomore literature and, as needed, upper-division courses in one or more of the following general areas: creative writing, language, literature, rhetoric, technical writing and professional communication, theory, and writing/digital authoring. |
| Preferred Qualifications | |
| Special Conditions for Eligibility | Strong preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching diverse student populations. |
| Working Title | |
| EEO Statement | UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus. |
Posting Detail Information
| Number of Vacancies | 2 |
|---|---|
| Desired Start Date | 01/16/2023 |
| Open Date | 10/03/2022 |
| Review Start Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | To apply, please go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com and submit the following by November 7, 2022, to ensure consideration:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. |
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