English Faculty

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Title: English Faculty Division: College of
Arts & Sciences Reports To: Chief Academic Officer FLSA Status: Exempt
Annual Contract: Full-time, 38 Weeks Rate of Pay: Dependent on
Qualifications Posting Date: October 04, 2024 Application Deadline:
October 18, 2024, or until filled Start Date: As soon as possible
In-Person – Not Remote General Position Summary: The ideal candidate
will demonstrate expertise in teaching, advising, and curriculum
development. This position involves teaching both didactic and practicum
courses (if applicable) for the academic program. The position requires
teaching twelve to fifteen credits per academic semester. Key
Responsibilities: TEACHING Deliver classroom instruction, prepare course
materials, and supervise students Conduct off-campus coursework,
workshops, seminars, and in-service training for professionals Design
prepares, and supervise laboratory activities and other associated
responsibilities Utilize college-approved technology and adhere to
academic administration guidelines. Follow Course syllabi as designated
by Chief Academic Officer and in accordance with established College
policies and procedures in course delivery Assess student performance
through tests, papers, exams and other evaluations methods and to report
grades promptly Maintain accurate documentation of student attendance,
mid-term and final grades, and course assessments Provide academic
advisement beyond registration, including coordinating and supervising
student research and other academic programmatic needs Develop
innovative and effective teaching methods and to conduct teaching and
scholarship-oriented research Write letters of recommendation Select and
procure current and innovative instructional materials for all modes of
course delivery Evaluate library resources and recommend book
acquisitions Periodic evaluation of library holdings and recommendations
of books to be ordered by the library Participate in the development of
new courses and programs of study as well as the ongoing review and
updating of current curriculum Performs other duties as assigned by the
Chief Academic Officer ADVISING Advisors are expected to help the
student with the following: Assist student in planning their academic
programs to achieve degree or certificate goals Approve and assist with
course schedules and to complete necessary forms Maintain advisees
file/portfolio to include degree audits to track the advisees
progress; student contact log to record meetings with the student; and
other items selected by the student or the advisor for the file (i.e.,
letters of recommendation, samples of work or achievements, etc.) Make
referrals to necessary resources for needed non-academic that fall
outside of the facultys expertise and knowledge to ensure students are
accessing services and resources needed to continue and complete their
educational plan/program successfully Confidentiality Faculty have a
responsibility to ensure confidentiality in all interactions with
students. SCHOLARSHIP Ongoing research, which leads to the discovery of
new knowledge or new applications of existing knowledge Ongoing research
intended to lead to publications in scholarly journals or books Ongoing
reading and research to maintain proficiency and growth in ones field
of professional specialization Look on page for more responsibiltiies.
Reportability: Reports to Chief Academic Officer OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree
in Communications or English, or 18 graduate credits in related area
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Other: Application Process:
Application Deadline: Until Filled Please submit either hard or
electronic copy of a cover letter, an updated resume, unofficial
transcripts, and a completed LCO Ojibwe University job application
(available online at www.lco.edu/hr) to the address directly below. All
ma erials should be submitted in a single packet. Only applications
containing all the items noted above, fully completed, will be
considered. Hand-delivered application packages will be accepted at the
University until 4:30 pm on the deadline date; mailed applications must
be received by the deadline date and emailed application packages must
be received by 11:59 pm on the deadline date. Human Resources Lac Courte
Oreilles Ojibwe University 13466 W Trepania Road Hayward, WI 54843
Phone: 715-634-4790 Fax: 715-634-5049 Email hr@lco.edu All materials
submitted will become property of the University and will be retained
for one (1) year from the application deadline. Lac Courte Oreilles
Ojibwe University encourages applications from all peoples and sources;
however, we follow an Indian preference policy when hiring. “The Lac
Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University mission is to provide Anishinaabe
communities with post-secondary and continuing education while advancing
the language, culture, and history of the Ojibwe.” This job is with a
Native American tribal business or is located on tribally owned lands.
Laws governing employment may differ from the State of Wisconsins. You
may wish to discuss this with the employer before accepting the
position.