Assistant Professor of Humanities (Writing Across the Curriculum)
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Job Location:
Wichita, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Newman University seeks an Assistant Professor of Humanities who is passionate about teaching courses that resonate with students and engage meaningful questions. The successful candidate will teach in the firstyear experience sequence and lead the continued development of the Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program supported by a halftime course release. This role includes guiding faculty across disciplines in using writing to strengthen critical thinking and communication.
Applicants must have experience with a WAC program or demonstrable training in writing pedagogy applicable to WAC contexts. Applications received by March 7th will receive priority consideration.
Qualifications
- Terminal degree in the relevant field
- Proven experience teaching writingenriched courses
- Experience with Writing Across the Curriculum and/or the Navigator program (college and career readiness)
- Experience in writing program administration
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Teach humanities courses and support the firstyear student experience
- Develop and deliver general education curriculum including syllabi and engaging lesson plans
- Coordinate faculty across campus to implement Writing Across the Curriculum and/or the Navigator program
- Work at the intersection of writing pedagogy and technologyenhanced learning (e.g. generative AI)
- Provide individual and group professional development for new and continuing writing instructors
- Design and implement assessment strategies for student learning in WAC
Benefits Overview
Newman University offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Waiver for employee spouse and eligible dependents after one year of employment
- Additional benefits to support your health financial security and work-life balance
Please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Unofficial graduate transcripts showing completion of a terminal degree
- Contact information for three professional references
Applications must be submitted through the Newman University job portal. Applications received by March 7th will receive priority consideration.
Founded in 1933 Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman youll find people programs organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!
Newman University participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that new employees are authorized to work in the U.S. US Immigration law protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin.
Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws directives and regulations of federal state and local governing bodies and keeping this commitment it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race color creed religion sex national origin genetic information marital status familial status public assistance status local human rights commission activity disability age sexual orientation gender identity or status as a qualified protected veteran.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at ext. 2202 or email in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Newman University is a private Catholic college located in Wichita, Kansas founded by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ.
