Assistant Professor of Cross-Disciplinary Studies TN, United States Trending Job Description Job Summary The Division of Cross-Disciplinary Studies (CDST) seeks a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty member with a commitment to the success of students from all walks of life, including those interested in an interdisciplinary focus as well as post-traditional and first-generation learners, many of whom are
navigating work, family, and educational goals simultaneously. Average 3-3 teaching load (18 credits total per academic year) plus the expectation of research activity and departmental/ institutional/ professional service. Courses taught are mostly online, with some on-ground sections possible. Please note: this is not a remote position; the successful candidate is expected to maintain an acceptable level of
in-person presence on campus during the regular academic year. Possibility of periodic graduate teaching for candidates with relevant preparation and interests. Summer teaching option possible. Key responsibilities include: Designing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses that bridge disciplines and center multiple ways of knowing Developing and sustaining a productive research or creative agenda that
informs classroom teaching and contributes to the field Mentoring all students with respectful, empathetic engagement while maintaining appropriate academic rigor Assisting students in designing academic programs of study that match their interests and goals Collaborating across departments to develop integrative curricula and co-curricular programming Engaging in departmental, college, and university service,
including participating in retention and student success initiatives Contributing to ongoing assessment and continuous improvement of CDST programs CDST houses graduate as well as undergraduate interdisciplinary degree programs and is part of ETSU’s Clemmer College of Education and Human Development. The department’s mission is to provide interdisciplinary studies and degree completion options to a wide variety of
both traditional and post-traditional students, and to help promote and facilitate interdisciplinary teaching and research collaboration across the college and the university. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding. Required Qualifications Ph.D. or other terminal degree in a relevant field from a regionally-accredited institution or its international equivalent; ABD
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