Lecturer - Developmental English - The University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas at El Paso seeks a full-time lecturer to teach developmental English courses face-to-face during the day to UTEP students beginning Fall Semester, 2023. The department focuses on inclusive pedagogy and student support to ensure that students are prepared to succeed in college. Developmental English lecturers will be instrumental in facilitating entering students' path towards academic success. Successful Developmental English lecturers have a genuine commitment to working directly with students, evidenced by experience providing individual student support in academic advising, student success, or other relevant experiences. Employees in this role are expected to:

• Facilitate Student Learning by one-on-one tutoring, mentoring and coaching students on an individualized basis.
• Prepare, deliver, and assess learning to students with diverse levels of English content knowledge.
• Provide instruction using technology, such as MindTap for NCBE courses, educational standards of delivery, and a variety of methods of instruction including lectures, groupwork, and individual mentoring as needed.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and interpersonal skills.
• Identify and implement, as appropriate, innovative pedagogical practices.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Must be able to teach during the work week, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Some evening classes may be available from 5:00 pm - 6:20 pm.

Bachelor's degree in English, Creative Writing, Rhetoric and Writing Studies, or Reading or another related field. ESE lecturers are highly motivated instructors with superior interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, excellent presentation skills, and experience successfully integrating technology into curriculum and/or pedagogy. Candidates are highly motivated and dedicated to student success. The candidate must have a proven track record of working in a collaborative team environment. Additionally, the ideal candidate has demonstrated the ability to motivate students at the college level and develop a positive mentoring relationship with diverse student populations.

Preferred Experience:

A Master's degree in English or related field, English Education, or Higher Educational Leadership is preferred. Experience teaching developmental English to college students and an understanding of the Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) and how it impacts placement of students into developmental English are desired. Experience teaching college-level reading and writing is a plus.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Hiring decisions are subject to final budget approval.

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.