Position Announcement
Visiting Instructor/Visiting Assistant
Professor (Groton NSB, CT)
Department of
Workforce Education and Development
Off-Campus Degree Program
Description of Position: Visiting Instructor/Visiting Assistant Professor
positions in the Department of Workforce Education and Development with
specialization in education, training, and development.
The Department of Workforce Education and Development has delivered an on-site
Baccalaureate Degree program with a major in Workforce Education and Development
since 1973. The program is currently offered on Groton NSB, CT. On all matters
pertaining to the operation of the program, Visiting Instructors/Visiting
Assistant Professors are accountable to the Department of Workforce Education
and Development and to the College of Education and Human Services.
Responsibilities of the Position: Visiting Instructors/Visiting Assistant
Professors teaching in the Baccalaureate Degree program are responsible for
teaching regular courses as assigned by the Department Chairperson. Each course
meets for four weekends during a regular academic trimester (three weekends of
classroom instruction; one weekend using technology-enhanced distance learning
activities). Course descriptions are available at http://wed.siu.edu/Public/Courses/ocdp.php.
Off-campus courses are taught by full-time SIUC faculty and Visiting
Instructors/Visiting Assistant Professors in the geographical area. THE INTENT
OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS TO IDENTIFY A POOL OF VISITING INSTRUCTORS/VISITING
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO DELIVER COURSES IN A WEEKEND FORMAT
AND SUPERVISE STUDENT WORK.
Requirements of Candidates:
Master's degree required (doctorate preferred) in one of the following areas; workforce education, career and technical education, training and development, adult education, human resources, appropriate instructional systems design specialties, or a related field.
A minimum of three years of documented experience in instructing/facilitating learning of adult students, preferably at the college level.
Appointment and Salary: Qualifications of candidate will determine
faculty rank and salary. These are term, non-tenure-accruing positions.
Appointment periods are for two (2) months with consideration for reappointment.
After initial screening of applications, if selected and approved as a finalist,
candidates will be expected to interview with an off-campus faculty member at
the nearest location where the program is offered.
Effective Date of Employment: Varies
Deadline for Application: May 23, 2008, or until filled. Teaching needs
are ongoing and applications will be accepted throughout the academic year.
Application Procedure: A complete application includes a letter of
application detailing desire and qualifications to teach in one or more of the
areas listed above, curriculum vita, a minimum of two current letters of
recommendation (must be on letterhead and signed), an official transcript
reflecting the highest degree earned and an unofficial transcript of previous
coursework leading up to the highest degree earned submitted to:
Adjunct Search Committee
Department of Workforce Education and Development
212 Pulliam Hall
Mail Code 4605
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
475 Clocktower Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to
enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its
potential to serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed
and encouraged and
will receive consideration.