Lecturer - AGI

Lecturer - AGI

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
English and Literature

Type:
Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
This is a 9-month lecturer appointment, with option for continuous renewal.
Lecturers report to the Director of the Agricultural Institute.
Key Responsibilities includes teaching 7-8 sections per academic year (3-4 sections per semester). The course load includes two required three-credit courses:

• WRT 111 (Expository Writing)
• WRT 114 (Professional Writing, Research and Reporting),
• may include one one-credit course, AGI 101 (Introduction to the Agricultural Institute),
• or other writing or communication related courses.

Emphasis in WRT 111 is on writing processes, including audience analysis, topic selection, thesis support and development, editing, and revision.
WRT 114 emphasizes research, listening, critical thinking, analysis, interpretation and design used in oral and written presentations.

Other Work/Responsibilities:
Additional responsibilities include serving on Agricultural Institute committees, assisting with the Peer Evaluations process and Teaching Portfolio for AGI instructors, working with the Renewed Commitment Program, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education:

• Master's degree or higher in English or equivalent discipline.
• At least 18 credit hours of English courses.

Required Qualifications:

• Three years of secondary or post-secondary teaching experience in related discipline.
• Strong communication, relationship building, networking skills, and the ability to cultivate relationships with underrepresented student groups is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in communicating ideals and standards of the agriculture industry to a variety of audiences, communicating new trends in the agriculture industry, and providing insight and recommendations on a variety of agricultural areas to stakeholders.

Required License or Certification:
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