Pardon my posting here, but just saw this job announcement for creative writing at Pueblo Col.? They're paying $25,000 for TWO semesters of teaching and committee work?? Are they delusional? 12 units of teaching per semester at $12,000 a semester??? I am aghast.







ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
AY 08-09
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY-PUEBLO

TITLE OF POSITION: Lecturer in English

POSITION NUMBER: 8812

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in 
English composition and creative writing, and also possibly in literature, 
theory, linguistics, English education, and/or pedagogy; advising students in the 
English major and minors; and participating in department, college, and 
university service activities and governance. Proficiency with instructional 
technology is desirable. Contract teaching load is 12 hours per semester. Nine-month 
appointment with possibility of summer teaching for additional compensation.

SPECIAL NOTE: **All responsibilities of faculty members at CSU-Pueblo are in 
accordance with the Faculty Handbook. The Faculty Handbook is the 
authoritative guide on specific requirements with regard to teaching assignments, 
scholarly activity, research, and service. The Faculty Handbook can be viewed at the 
following web address: 
http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/facultysenate/FacultyHandbook/.

POSITION DUTIES: The Lecturer in English will perform the following:
* Teaching baccalaureate courses in English composition, creative writing, 
and other areas depending on qualifications and program needs; developing and 
proposing curriculum changes and program modifications when appropriate; 
participating in composition staff meetings and workshops.
* Contributing to student growth and development through advising and career 
guidance, including possible service as advisor to student organizations.
* Maintaining a program of professional development through research and 
writing, and/or attending or participating in professional conferences and 
workshops.
* Participating as needed in service to the department, college, university, 
and community.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
* MFA in Creative Writing or Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and 
Composition, or a closely related field.
* Experience teaching English composition and/or creative writing at the 
college level.

Preferred:
* Ph.D. or ABD in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Creative Writing, or a 
closely related field.
* Professional experience in theater and/or film or TV production, script 
writing, and/or acting.
* Proficiency with educational technology.
* Ability to teach in one or more secondary fields, such as literature, 
theory, linguistics, English education, and/or pedagogy.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The English program of the Department of English and 
Foreign Languages offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in English, English with 
Creative Writing Emphasis, and English with Secondary Teaching Endorsement and, in 
cooperation with Colorado State University in Fort Collins, a general Master 
of Arts degree in English. Minors are offered in English, Creative Writing, and 
Professional Writing. The English program also contributes heavily to 
undergraduate general education for all students through its English Composition 
program and general education courses in literature and linguistics.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Colorado State University-Pueblo is a regional, 
comprehensive university. The 275-acre campus, which overlooks the Front Range of 
south-central Colorado, is located in Pueblo, approximately 100 miles south of 
Denver in one of the more culturally dynamic regions of the country. Pueblo is 
proud of its ethnically and culturally diverse population of over 100,000 
people. The University is dedicated to having a multi-cultural campus and is 
designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The University enrolls more than 4,000 
students in twenty-seven undergraduate programs with approximately 510 
full-time faculty and staff. The University is committed to diversity, and has made 
educational equity for students one of its highest priorities. With the 
endorsement of campus, community, system and government constituencies, the 
University has enthusiastically embarked on a strategic plan to enhance admissions 
standards, increase program offerings, and improve academic services, including 
the teaching/learning process. The Pueblo community offers a major arts center, 
several golf courses, Lake Pueblo--a large reservoir for sailing and 
boating--and a 20.5 mile long nature trail for hikers and cyclists. The city is within 
a short drive of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, allowing for hiking, 
mountain climbing, fishing, camping and skiing.

STARTING DATE: August 2008

SALARY: $25,000 plus benefits.

APPLICATIONS: Applications must include a letter addressing candidate 
interest and qualifications; current curriculum vita; an unofficial transcript; three 
letters of recommendation; and the attached voluntary Applicant Demographic 
Sheet. Official transcripts are required prior to appointment. The University 
reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification 
given to the candidate. Screening of applications will begin immediately and 
continue until the position is filled. Send application materials to:

Chair, Search Committee for Lecturer in English, position number 8812
Human Resources Office; Administration Building
Colorado State University-Pueblo
2200 Bonforte Boulevard
Pueblo, CO 81001-4901

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic 
work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 
regulations be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the 
day employment begins. No one will be placed on the University's payroll until 
all employment procedures are fully satisfied.

Colorado State University-Pueblo is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action 
Employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and 
executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements in all programs. 
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Application Information
Postal Address:
Human Resources Office
Colorado State University-Pueblo
2200 Bonforte Blvd.
Pueblo, CO 81001
Phone:
(719) 549-2441

Fax:
(719) 549-2902

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