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Faculty - Professional Writing - College of Humanities of Social Sciences

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Grand Canyon University
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Closing date
Jan 16, 2022

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Sector
Science, Art and Humanities
Organization Type
Corporate
Faculty - Professional Writing - College of Humanities of Social Sciences

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Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as a full time Faculty member for the traditional ground campus in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, which provides a job focused education. The college features a variety of programs from counseling and psychology to justice studies, history and English literature.

As a full-time Faculty member, you'll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. If you are highly motivated and passionate about teaching exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, we'd like to hear from you. Please note, this is a 9 month full time faculty position based at our main campus in Phoenix, AZ with a start date of August 2021.

Responsibilities:

+ Teach Professional Writing in varying class sizes

+ Provide direction to instructional assistants including norming and training in writing instruction

+ Assist students outside classroom during office hours.

+ Active engagement with students outside of the classroom for special events, career preparedness, and student club activities.

+ Assist in recruitment efforts to build the undergraduate Professional Writing program

+ Stay current on topics and practices related to the discipline.

+ Participate in curriculum design & development.

+ Active support of college/university mission and initiatives.

+ Actively participate on college and/or university committees

+ Assist the Dean in developing internal and external communities that promote the major field of study, college, and University.

+ Provide leadership to adjunct faculty

+ Active engagement in professional development activities

+ Compliance with all college and University policies.

+ Willingness to assume other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Master's degree in English with emphasis in Professional Writing, Journalism, or related field.

+ 3-5 years of practical experience in a professional writing position.

+ 2-3 years of instructional experience at the post-secondary level.

+ Ability to teach courses in professional writing.

+ Familiarity with web enhanced instructional tools such as Angel/Blackboard/WebCT.

+ Ability to articulate a clear understanding of values-based education from a Christian perspective.

+ Strong communication, time management and organizational skills

+ Demonstrated teamwork, self-motivation, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.

+ Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Doctoral degree in English with emphasis in Professional Writing.

+ 3-5 years of higher education teaching experience in a closely related field that includes teaching courses, conducting and managing learning experiences, and evaluating student achievement.

+ Experience teaching courses in developmental writing.

+ Understanding of the various methods of adult learning, education deployment/delivery including distance education/online services and classroom.

+ Demonstrated excellence in teaching across multiple modalities.

+ Demonstrated engagement in the integration of Christianity with the discipline of English Rhetoric and Composition.

We also have on-campus and remote, part-time, Adjunct positions available. To view a list of all Adjunct openings please click here (https://jobs.gcu.edu/joblist?page_size=20&page_number=1&keyword=Adjunct&sort_by=headline&sort_order=ASC) .

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values. The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans. At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.

For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide (http://app.box.com/s/82wd2up53abu9gs2vvllwb18ndcq8cqg) .

All staff and faculty candidates will be asked to review GCU's staff (http://files.gcu.edu/346868/staffexp.pdf) or faculty (http://files.gcu.edu/346868/facultyexp.pdf) expectations as part of the application process.

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Phoenix, AZ

Posted: 4/9/2021

Job Status: Full Time

Job Reference #: R000030999

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