Unit 18 Faculty Position - English Composition
Position overview
Application Window
Open February 10, 2023 through Friday, Feb 9, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Position description
The Henry Samueli School of Engineering invites applications for a full-time Unit 18 faculty position to teach English Composition and Writing. The position is administered by UCI and the teaching will be at the Dalian University of Technology (DUT) in Dalian, China within the UCI-DUT Joint Program. The UCI-DUT Joint Program in Mechanical Engineering is established by UCI and DUT, with students instructed by faculty from both universities. All teaching and assessment of the Core Curriculum will be carried out in English and with the American style of teaching and assessment, which encourages students to build independent learning skills. More information about the joint program can be found at: https://sites.uci.edu/ucidutjp/
Dalian University of Technology (DUT) is a comprehensive public institute, renowned as one of the top universities in China. DUT has three campuses with 81 well-developed disciplines across 27 schools, providing rich resources for about 4,500 faculty and staff, and 50,000 students. DUT is also a leading research university with expertise in numerous technology and engineering fields. DUT resides in Dalian, a beautiful modern coastal city in the Liaoning Province, located in the northeastern region of China. The city is about 1.5-hour from Beijing, China, and 1.5-hour from Seoul, South Korea, traveling by air. Relocation will be necessary; travel expenses are included.
The individual is expected to teach a full-teaching load over three quarters, which may include both lower- and upper-division English composition courses. Courses are equivalent to the levels of UCI’s Writing 40 (formerly WR 39A) Introduction to Writing and Rhetoric, Writing 50 (formerly WR 39B) Critical Reading & Rhetoric, Writing 60 (formerly WR 39C) Argument & Research, and ENGR 190W Communications in the Professional World. The full-teaching load is defined as two classes per quarter with up to 34 students per class, or three classes per quarter with up to 23 students per class.
If selected, the first-time School of Engineering appointee will receive a one-year appointment with the possibility of subsequent 2-year appointment renewals, based on performance evaluation. If selected, the first-time School of Engineering appointee will receive a one-year appointment with the possibility of subsequent 2-year appointment renewals, based on performance. A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,259-$68,247. See Non-Senate Instructional (NSI) Unit 18NON-SENATE INSTRUCTIONAL (NSI) UNIT 18.
Benefits available to appointees who meet eligibility requirements (for more info go to: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/eligibility/index.html
Salary will be commensurate based on degree and experience.
The service period for the academic year is according to the DUT academic calendar (Fall: Beginning of September to Mid-November; Winter: End of Feb - Mid May; Spring: Mid May – End of July). The intent is to hire the appointee to teach all three quarters on a year-round contract with pay period from 7/1/2023-6/30/2024. Depending on the circumstances, options may be available for quarter-by-quarter appointment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
• PhD (preferred) in English, Rhetoric & Composition, Writing Studies, or a related field.
• MA in applied linguistics, or a related field, or an MFA in creative writing, also considered.
• Willing to relocate to China.
Preferred
• Two (2) years of college-level teaching experience, with experiences in first-year composition preferred.
• Experience living abroad
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (Canvas)
• Experience with international students
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Teaching Evaluations from 2 - 3 most recent courses taught - Applicants who have never taught in the UCI should include in their application recent, complete, and representative sets of teaching evaluations, including qualitative responses. Please combine all teaching evaluations together and upload as one single pdf.
• Reflective Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement (https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/teachstatement/) (Optional, provide upon request)
• Teaching Materials, e.g. syllabus, assignments, sample paper with comments, etc. (Optional, provide upon request)
Reference requirements
• 3 required (Names and contact information only), letters of recommendation to be provided upon request.
JOB LOCATION
Dalian, China. Relocation to China is required.
Please apply to: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08107
Qualifications
PhD (preferred) in English, Rhetoric & Composition, Writing Studies, or a related field.
MA in applied linguistics, or a related field, or an MFA in creative writing, also considered.
Willing to relocate to China.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement. Applicants who have never taught in the UCI should include in their application recent, complete, and representative sets of teaching evaluations, including qualitative responses. Please combine all teaching evaluations together and upload as one single pdf.
Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are made a tentative offer to a Professor or Professor of Teaching series, at any rank. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form: https://ap.uci.edu/files/2020/07/AuthReleaseForm.pdf
(Optional)Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3-5 letters of reference required
Campus Information
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.