Immediately Need University Faculty English in Ogden, UT - Salt Lake City, UT

Job title: University Faculty English Company: Weber State University Job description: Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive environment by welcoming all individuals, including culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. WSU values every individual by embracing all identities through the promotion of belonging, creativity, and uniqueness. We strive to create environments which are welcoming, inclusive, and equitable for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32). Position Information Position Title University Faculty English Requisition Number F00373P Job Description The Department of English Language and Literature at Weber State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of English, specializing in one or more areas of multi-ethnic American literature. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in any area of multi-ethnic American literature, including but not limited to Latinx, African American, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and Native American literatures. We seek a candidate who demonstrates a strong commitment to undergraduate education and the needs of a diverse student body in the context of an open-enrollment public university. The expected start date for this position is July 1, 2024. Job Duties Expectations for this position include teaching undergraduate courses from first-year composition to upper division and graduate courses; engaging in research; providing service to the department, college, and university; and a demonstrated commitment to student success. The teaching load is typically four (4) courses per semester. The position is salaried and includes a generous benefits package. Required Qualifications Required:

• Ph.D. in English/Literature or a related field, including but not limited to American Studies or Ethnic Studies by July 1, 2024.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level.

Preferred Qualifications Preferred:

• Potential for an active and productive career as a scholar, as demonstrated by engagement with the field through relevant publications and presentations.
• Two (2) or more years of teaching experience at the undergraduate level
• Experience teaching online and face-to-face

A successful candidate will have the following: Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays. Full/Part Time Full Time Posting Detail Information Open Date 09/25/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Notes to Applicant If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous . To apply, please complete the online application and attach:

• Cover letter (two pages maximum)
• Current CV
• Teaching philosophy
• Writing sample (30 pages max)
• Two syllabi for courses taught and/or proposed course syllabi (one syllabus for a introductory-level course, one syllabus for an upper division course)
• Names and contact information (phone and email) for three professional references

Screening of applications will begin October 25, 2023. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. The Weber State University English department houses undergraduate programs in literature, creative writing, professional and technical writing, linguistics, and English education, as well as a Master of Arts program. Founded in 1889, Weber State University is located 35 miles north of downtown Salt Lake City in Ogden, Utah, which is considered the northern edge of the Salt Lake City metro area. It is an open-enrollment university with 26,000 students. Weber State and the Ogden area receive over 220 days of sunshine annually and boast a thriving arts scene, proximity to two major ski areas, and a stunning campus at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains. The Department of English Literature and Language is committed to centering diverse identities and experiences among its faculty and curriculum, and students of all backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented and structurally marginalized groups. We seek candidates with experience supporting the learning needs of students from diverse and underserved backgrounds. Commitment to global awareness, inclusion, and equity efforts in pedagogical practices and scholarship, as well as collegial and student mentorship are desirable. Excellent communication, collaboration, and organization skills are necessary. Weber State has embarked on efforts to become an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. Interest in supporting those efforts is highly desirable. ADA Essential Job Function ADA Essential Job Function Physical Activity of this position Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Physical Requirements of this position Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing only occasionally if ever. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). Expected salary: Location: Ogden, UT - Salt Lake City, UT Apply Job!