Ohio University Visiting High School Teacher Program
The Department of English at Ohio University will be appointing two high school English teachers as Visiting Teachers for 2008-2009. One of these positions is designated for a teacher from the Appalachian region. These appointments are intended to promote enthusiasm for English instruction, especially composition, by fostering the exchange of ideas and experiences between high school English Teachers and Ohio University's English Department.
Qualifications:
- Currently a full-time high school English teacher with a minimum three years of experience
- BA or BS in English or English Education
- Enthusiasm for, and high degree of skill in, teaching composition
Responsibilities:
- Teach two sections of composition in the fall and three in the Winter and Spring quarters.
- Each class is limited to 20 students and requires five hours per week in the classroom plus appropriate preparation time and office hours.
- Enroll in the graduate seminar ENG 591: Teaching College English (5 credit hours) in the Fall.
- Contribute the fruits of high school experience in the English 591 course and provide leadership and guidance for new graduate teaching associates throughout the year.
- Foster the development of composition pedagogy while at Ohio University.
Term of Appointment:
September 2008 to June 2009 (however, please note that Orientation will be held during the last week of August). Ohio University operates on a quarter system with a six-week break between Fall and Winter quarters.
Salary:
$37,500 (plus health insurance, minus 10% STRS deduction)
Benefits:
Tuition waiver for a maximum of 8 credit hours of graduate coursework per quarter
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter describing the following:
- The circumstances and goals that make you want to temporarily join a college teaching staff.
- Your concerns and convictions about composition pedagogy. The cover letter should not exceed three pages.
On a separate sheet, please list specific information about each of the following as it applies to you (A résumé might do):
- Education (institution, degree, year, major)
- Professional Development (workshops, conferences, courses attended-including title, director, place, date)
- Teaching Experience (full-time-institutions, locations, dates, courses)
- Professional Organizations
- References ( two names, preferably department chair and principal, phone numbers)
Complete applications must be received by January 31, 2008. Contact information for questions: 740-593-2838, or email Dr. Jackie Glasgow at .
Send materials to:
Dr. Jackie Glasgow
Professor of English Education
Department of English Language and Literature
Ohio University
314 Ellis Hall
Athens, Ohio 45701
Current Visiting High School Teachers:
Past Visiting High School Teachers:
- Christa Preston
- Shannon McDermott
- Michael Edler
- Shannon Edler
- Catherine Lee
- Gina Chirpas
- Craig Butz
- Brad Chamberlain
- Don Dudding
- Betsy Martin
Don Dudding (VHST, 2001-2) took a leave of absence from Southern Meigs High School to become a Visisting High School Teacher. Don taught English 151 in both a regular classroom and a computer classroom.
According to Don, becoming a Visiting High School Teacher changed the way he approached his career and his teaching. "I found that the year of teaching at OU was a renewing experience and restored my commitment to the profession. You will not find a better group of people to work with."
Brad Chamberlain (VHST, 2001-2) took a leave of absence from Cardington-Lincoln High School to become a Visiting High School Teacher. Brad taught English 151 in the computer classroom. He used his tuition waiver to complete a Master's degree in education administration.
For Brad, being a Visiting High Scool Teacher allowed him to accomplish two of his career goals: "When I was an undergrad, I always wanted to teach college students. Not only did being a VHST give me that chance but it also gave me the chance to further my career by completing a master's degree."