Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of English - Rapid City, United States - South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Description
Institution SD School of Mines
Working Title Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer of English
Posting Number F01310P
Department SDSMT - Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Physical Location of Position (City) Rapid City
Posting Text
The Department of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites applications for two full-time, benefited, 9-month, Instructor, Lecturer, or Senior Lecturer positions in English. The successful candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate general education courses in composition, workplace writing, and technical and professional communication, with the possibility of additional courses in their areas of specialization. Preferred candidates will have experience teaching at the university level and be able to contribute to the department's undergraduate degree program in Science, Technology, and Society, which has two tracks: (1) environment and sustainability and (2) policy and law.
An MA or PhD in English language and literature, rhetoric and composition, technical and professional writing or communication, or a closely related discipline is required at the time of appointment. The desired start date for these positions is August 2024.
South Dakota Mines is a best-in-class STEM university that offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees located in Rapid City, the state's second largest city with a MSA population of over 158,000. With 226 days of sunshine, 1.2 million acres of breathtaking scenery of the Black Hills National Forest, 700 miles of motorized trails and nearly 500 miles of hiking trails, there is a lot to see and do. People from around the world come here each year to see top attractions like Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Reptile Gardens. There's something for everybody
At Mines, our vision is to develop world-class leaders in science and engineering to benefit society through education, innovation, and engagement. Nearly 2,500 students from every state and over 40 countries are represented on our campus. Mines is an affordable option with a great return on investment.
Known for our academic rigor, we maintain an average class size of 24 and our students benefit from immersive learning experiences including undergraduate research, co-ops/internships, and nationally competitive engineering teams. These experiences make graduates highly sought after by industry and attributes to high starting salaries and 98% placement rate in the field of study.
Research at Mines encompasses four main areas: energy and environment; materials and manufacturing; STEM education; and underground science and engineering. Entrepreneurship is highly valued and programming assists students and faculty to engage in entrepreneurial activities and transition scientific and technological innovations into viable products and business startups.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Advertised Salary
Duration of the Term 9 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Tenure Status Term
Proposed Rank Instructor
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Appointment Type Regular
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota Mines does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identification, transgender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status in employment or the provision of service.