Job Board Title:
Assistant Teaching Professor, Interdisciplinary Humanities Program and Program for Leadership and Character

Post Date
4/1/2024

Expiration Date
5/1/2024

Details:
The Interdisciplinary Humanities Program and Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University seek an engaged, creative, and committed teacher-scholar to become an Assistant Teaching Professor. The Assistant Teaching Professor will join an innovative and interdisciplinary cohort of scholars from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to develop and teach leadership and character-related courses within and across their respective disciplines. This full-time, non-tenure track position with benefits offers an initial two-year appointment with possibility of renewal and promotion on a teaching-centered career path. Because of the teaching-centric nature of the role, responsibilities are divided as 80% teaching and 20% service. The Assistant Teaching Professor will teach three courses per semester (a 3:3 load) and contribute to the co-curricular programming of the Interdisciplinary Humanities Program and the Program for Leadership and Character. The Assistant Teaching Professor will benefit from course development workshops and mentoring from faculty in both programs as well as support for professional and scholarly development.

Qualifications:
A doctorate in a related field in the humanities.
Teaching and/or research expertise related to leadership, character, ethics, and/or environmental humanities.
Commitment to interdisciplinary teaching, research, and engagement.
Record of excellent undergraduate teaching and mentoring and a commitment to developing creative pedagogy.
Commitment to supporting the intellectual and ethical development of undergraduate students.
Experience with, and sensitivity to, diverse populations and the ability to build inclusive and equitable communities where differences are appreciated and engaged.
Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Sound character, wise judgment, and a strong work ethic.
Demonstrated ability to:
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Set priorities and effectively manage time and resources.
Be a constructive and collaborative member of a team.
Positively influence colleagues and develop collaborative relationships with a wide range of people.
Willingness to learn more about leadership and character development and apply that knowledge to inform curricular design, implementation, and assessment.
Knowledge and understanding of academic cultures, rules, and regulations.
Openness to feedback and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
Ability to represent the programs and the university in a professional manner.

Employer:
Wake Forest University

Website:
https://wfu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Faculty_Career_Website_live/job/Winston-Salem-NC/Assistant-Teaching-Professor--Interdisciplinary-Humanities-Program-and-Program-for-Leadership-and-Character_R0006675-