Job Description
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Glenville, WV
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 0485P00082a
Division: Language and Literature Department
Opening Date: 09/04/2024
Description Glenville State University invites applications for a tenure-track position to teach primarily in-person and online general education composition courses for our traditional college students and dual enrollment/dual credit students.
The University Founded in 1872 and located in the heart of scenic, central West Virginia, Glenville State University provides personalized education to about 1500 students. The majority of the University's students are in-state, first-generation, and Pell Grant eligible. The University's campus embraces the unique perspectives of its students, faculty, and staff and provides its students with opportunities to thrive in the center of the Appalachian Mountains. The mission of the University is to prepare and inspire students to be thoughtful, productive, engaged, and responsible citizens who contribute to the well-being of their community, state, nation, and world. This mission guides GSU's programs and service development. More information on Glenville State University can be found
Examples of Duties The successful applicant is expected to
- Teach the equivalent of 24 hours of undergraduate courses per academic year, split across fall and spring semesters.
- Contribute to student growth and development through advising, assistance, and involvement in student activities.
- Actively contribute to departmental and university assessment, committee, and service activities.
- Support recruitment and retention efforts.
- Participate in professional development activities.
- Cultivate and maintain teaching and scholarly excellence.
- Have an ongoing interest in curriculum innovation.
- Contribute to online and on-campus course delivery.
Typical Qualifications An earned PhD in English with a concentration in composition from an accredited institution is preferred, though qualified ABD candidates will be considered. A stronger candidate will have experience teaching composition to underprepared students. Desired secondary qualifications include the ability to teach courses in public speaking and/or early British literature, and/or certification to teach and experience teaching at the middle school to high school level.
Supplemental Information Applicants should submit a letter of interest, copies of transcripts (official transcripts needed when hired), CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references. Apply online at
Agency Glenville State University
Address 200 High Street
Glenville, West Virginia, 26351
Phone (304) 462-6193
Website As an agency of State government, Glenville State University provides a wide variety of benefits to its employees. Some benefits are mandatory to both the college and employees, while some benefits are elective by employees. Some benefits are free to employees while some benefits require employee contributions.
Current year details regarding plan options and monthly premium costs can be obtained by logging onto the PEIA Web site at or by contacting the GSU payroll department.
Life Insurance: $10,000 free to employees, optional coverage up to $500,000 based on age and salary. Additional plans are available for spouse and child coverage.
Accidental Death Insurance: Optional employee or family plan of $25,000 to $100,000. For details contact the payroll department.
Retirement Plan: The college matches your 6 percent contribution (tax exempt dollars) towards TIAA/CREF or Teacher's Retirement System. Thus, 12 percent of your gross salary is working for your retirement income. New employees must join TIAA/CREF.
TIAA Total Disability Benefits Plan: Optional employees coverage that provides (1) monthly income and (2) payments of premiums to your TIAA/CREF retirement plan to participating employees who suffer total, long-term disabilities. The cost is adjusted according to individual salary on a yearly basis. Employees become eligible upon completion of the first year of employment. Glenville State University
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