Course: Academic Inquiry and Writing
Term: Fall 2023 with possible continuation
Location: Turrialba, Costa Rica
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Position Summary
Faculty are invited to apply to teach the course, Seminar in Academic Inquiry and Writing, as part of the Verto Study Abroad Experience, which focuses on immersive learning and experiential education for first-year college students. The successful candidates are highly motivated, student-oriented educators who will bring courses to life for students through a combination of active classroom learning and experiential field activities. Faculty must possess a strong commitment to undergraduate experiential education and be prepared to work with diverse students who are beginning their higher education journey.
Academic Inquiry and Writing, Course description
This course introduces students to the conventions of academic writing and the habits of critical inquiry they will need in university courses and beyond. Students read and annotate texts on a topic (or topics) selected by the instructor, develop original avenues of inquiry through classroom discussion, and transform their questions into well-supported academic arguments. Assignment sequences incorporate opportunities for research, drafting, revision, editing, and reflection to help students find writing processes that can be replicated in future courses and workplace projects that require only polished work. Because different disciplines and career paths present different scenarios for critical thinking and writing, this course also teaches students how to adapt the conventions of academic inquiry to a variety of contexts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Master’s or terminal degree (MFA or PhD) from an accredited institution in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or closely related field
- Minimum eighteen graduate credits in the field of study relevant to the course of interest.
- A minimum of two years of teaching experience in the English language, at least one year at the collegiate level.
For additional information and application, please visit our Verto Careers Page: https://vertoeducation.org/career-detail... or contact the Academic Manager, Johel Chaves-Campos, by email.