ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR OF WRITING (af3)

POSTING DATE:

April 23, 2008

LOCATION:

Wayland Baptist University (WBU) – Plainview Campus

OFFICE:
Academic Achievement (ACAC)

 SUPERVISED BY:
Director, Academic Achievement Department

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Adjunct Instructor of Reading or Writing will work under the supervision of the Director of Academic Achievement.  As a part-time faculty member of WBU he/she will represent the University’s academic and spiritual emphases to the students, faculty, staff, and the community in a manner consistent with the University’s mission and purpose.

SPECIFIC TASKS

          AND DUTIES:

1.  Prepare and teach one 3-hour course. 

2.  Assist in promoting the Plainview Campus academic programs and involvement with community activities.

3.  Attend scheduled department meetings.           

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job.  Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Achievement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A completed Wayland Baptist University application for employment with statement consistent with WBU’s Christian mission.

Academic:

Master’s Degree required.
    Experience &  Knowledge:

1. Recent high school or University experience as an instructor of Reading or English or related field is preferred.  

2. Endorsement by the Director of Academic Achievement, Chair of the Division of Languages and Literature, and the Provost/Vice President of Academic and Graduate Services.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Written and verbal communication.

2. Proficiency with computer software and educational projection equipment. 

     Additional Requirements:

Must be able to pass required Background Checks, which may include a Credit Check.

THE UNIVERSITY:

Wayland Baptist University is a four-year liberal arts university.  The institution is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The Wayland Baptist University System is comprised of the Plainview campus, which is predominately a residential campus, twelve external campuses, and the Virtual Campus offering courses in all academic areas.

APPLICATION

PROCEDURE:

Applications may be downloaded from the top of this web page by clicking on Application for Employment.  

Interested individuals MUST submit the following information in order to receive full consideration:

1. Letter of Interest

2. Completed Application for Employment with statement consistent with WBU’s Christian mission.

3. Current Resume

4. List of Three Current References to:

Ron Appling,

Director of Human Resources

Wayland Baptist University

1900 W. 7th Street, CMB #689

Plainview, TX 79072

Phone: (806) 291-3451

Fax: (806) 291-1981

Email: applingr@wbu.edu

APPLICATION

DEADLINE:

Position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.

Wayland Baptist University does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.