Posting Details Position Information Position Title Instructor (Languages, Cultures and Religions) NT-9 month appt Work Location Springfield Campus Department Languages, Cultures and Religions HR Home Department 020214 LANGUAGES, CULTURES & RELIGIONS Pay Grade Unclassified Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Faculty Appointment Type Non-Tenure Track Term (if applicable) 9 month Begin Date of Appointment 08/11/2025 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Instructor NT is a non-tenure track position with responsibilities to teach full-time and to provide appropriate service. The Instructor NT may participate in research or creative activities.Description of Primary Duties Instructor NT-9 month appt. in the Classics section of the Department of Languages, Cultures and Religions. This position will assist in offering courses in the Classical Languages of Greek and Latin, General Education courses such as LLT 121 Classical Mythology and LLT 180 From Hero to Superhero, the LLT 102 Scientific and Medical Terminology course, and elective courses for the Classical Humanities Minor and the Classical Languages and Medical Humanities certificates. It will have a 4-4 teaching load, with the possibility of teaching a Gen. Ed course in summer terms. Appropriate levels of committee service, student advising, and club advising are also expected. The Instructor NT may participate in research or creative activities.Minimum Acceptable Qualifications An earned terminal degree or the degree required for teaching in certain disciplines is required. Potential or demonstrated teaching ability is required. A willingness to serve the academic unit, college, and the University is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.Additional Qualifications
Ph.D. or ABD in Classics or related field
At least two years of university-level teaching experience
Experience teaching online
Experience utilizing a variety of teaching methods and curricular approaches
which promote diversity.Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/126851.htm Open Date 08/28/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants The First Date of Consideration is October 4, 2024Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, written statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness and student engagement, and unofficial transcripts via the online application tool. Applicants’ letters of interest should include a statement that demonstrates job-related experience with and/or commitment to diversity in the work/academic environment. Finalists will be asked for three confidential letters of recommendation by the time of their campus visit. Official transcripts (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees) from all academic institutions attended will be required at time of hire.EO/AA and Diversity Statement on Discrimination StatementMissouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (https://www.missouristate.edu/TitleIX/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, (https://www.missouristate.edu/Equity/default.htm) Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.Posting Detail Posting Number 20240072FTF Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/76882 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
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(Open Ended Question)Applicant Documents Required Documents
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts - 1
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Curriculum Vitae
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness -1
Optional Documents
Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)
Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)
Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)
Other Documents -1
Publication (Writing Sample) -1
Course Document -1
Course Document -2
Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness - 2
Unofficial Transcripts -2
Unofficial Transcripts -3