University Studies (Seminar), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
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Job Number: FAC472
Work Type: Lecturer
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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Job Title
University Studies (Seminar), Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
Department
University Studies
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of University Studies at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) faculty position (#182010) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment with a possible annual renewal for up to three years. The start date for the appointment is August 1, 2024.
The successful candidate will primarily teach University Seminar and Successful Transition courses to first-year and transfer students. These courses are designed to equip students with tools that promote their transition to the university in a manner that leads to academic success. In addition, teaching other courses, such as Professional Studies (PRST), may be required as needed to satisfy a full-time teaching workload each semester.
The successful candidate is expected to have the following:
- Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques for teaching.
- Computers, Internet, and Microsoft Office skills.
- Ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students in the field of study.
- Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
- Ability to interact professionally with students, other educators, educational institution representatives, and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written communication.
- Ability and willingness to learn software specific to MTSU.
Required Education
A master's degree is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants with higher education teaching experience will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Brielle Campos at Brielle.Campos@mtsu.edu.
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MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you must provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: 05/01/2024
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