28.2784, Jobs: English; Ling & Literature: Instructor, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Subject: 28.2784, Jobs:  English; Ling & Literature: Instructor, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2017 10:36:35
From: Lyndsey McGrath [Lyndsey.McGrath at rit.edu]
Subject: English; Ling & Literature: Instructor, Rochester Institute of Technology, Weihai, China

 
University or Organization: Rochester Institute of Technology 
Job Location: Weihai, China 
Web Address: www.rit.edu
Job Title: English Literature Instructional Faculty, International
Job Rank: Instructor

Specialty Areas: Ling & Literature 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

Letters of interest are now being accepted for anticipated teaching
appointments at Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) International
Programs in Weihai, China. RIT delivers accredited undergraduate and graduate
degrees at partner universities throughout Asia, Europe, South America and the
Middle East, creating unique opportunities for faculty interested in
international research and travel in culturally rich environments.

Faculty with expertise and teaching experience in English literature and
related coursework who are interested in teaching during the 2017-2018
Academic Years should apply. Teaching opportunities include 16 week and
full-academic year in-country delivery models.

The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Saunders College of Business and
the Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) School of Economics and Management
began its strategic international partnership in 2012. Recently celebrating
its 120th year, BJTU is one of the three original Jiaotong universities. In
2015 RIT was BJTU’s first international partner committed to delivering joint
degree programs at its new Weihai location, and one of many renowned
international partners offering graduate degrees and exchange partnership
programs at the Beijing campus. For more information, please visit:
https://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/global/global-campuses; or
http://wh.bjtu.edu.cn/.

The Weihai campus in the Weihai Nanhai New Area, recently constructed in 2007
as a key marine economic zone of Shandong Peninsula. Faculty will find a
peaceful campus surrounded by wetlands, pine forests, hiking trails, and 12 km
of golden sand beach. A short drive provides options to explore larger nearby
cities such as Weihai City, Wendeng District, Rongcheng City, and Rushan City.

The language of instruction is English. Prospective faculty are required to
have a minimum of a Master’s Degree (Ph.D. preferred) and demonstrate fluency
in the English language. Cultural adaptability and the ability to work well
within a multi-ethnic environment are valued attributes. Interested prospects,
please submit your CV and the following information:

- Letter of interest;
- Teaching statement/philosophy;
- Teaching experience including list of courses taught;
- Earliest date available to travel;
- Include “RIT Weihai English Literature” as the email subject line.

Materials will be considered on a rolling basis.

RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and
inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified
individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age,
marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its
hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: Lyndsey.McGrath at rit.edu 
Contact Information:
	Lyndsey McGrath 
	Email: Lyndsey.McGrath at rit.edu 


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