JOEL DAEHNKE
Greeley,CO
Summary
[Subject] Professor with over [Number] years in research and teaching. Thoroughly understands the learning process and works hard to adapt methods and use various teaching styles. Innovative and adaptable training and education professional seeking advanced position in a university setting. Results-oriented Professor who works well under pressure both individually and as part of a team. Exceptional presentation, interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Asst. Professor/Lecturer
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, Colorado
01.1998 - 01.2014
- Years Institution Position Designed and taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Composition, Freshman Learning Communities, American Literature, Essay Writing, Literary/Critical Theory, Environmental Literature, and Literature of the American West.
- Advised students in the English major and Liberal Arts Core requirements, and participated in Freshman Orientation events and English Department Advising Fairs.
- Directed the English Department's Writing minor.
- Evaluated student transfer credits.
- Collaborated with University faculty and administrators by serving on a variety of committees at the Department, College, and University levels.
- Conducted and published research on American Literature and Literature of the American West.
- Presented research papers at national and international conferences.
- Designed and taught English Department online courses in Composition and American Literature.
- Directed and served on committees guiding graduate student projects.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Colorado Instructor
Boulder, Colorado
01.1990 - 01.1998
- Designed and taught English Department courses in American Literature, Jewish American Fiction, and Writing in the Discipline of English.
- Designed and taught courses for the University of Colorado Continuing Education Program.
- Conducted research in the areas of American Literature, Literary/Critical Theory, and Literature of the American West.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Northern Arizona
Flagstaff, Arizona
02.1988 - 02.1990
- Designed and taught courses in Composition and Remedial Writing.
- Tutored students in the English Department Writing Lab.
Education
Ph.D - English
University of Colorado
1998
M.A - undefined
Northern Arizona University
1990
B.A -
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT1986
Skills
- Strong verbal communication
- Personable and approachable
- Course planning
- Creative instruction style
- Adult learning specialist
- Clear communicator of complex ideas
- Organized and detailed
- Best practices in on-line instruction
- Culturally-sensitive
- Extensive knowledge of Literature, Critical Theory, Cultural Studies, Composition
- PowerPoint
Additional Information
- HONORS AND AWARDS: 2009: College of Humanities and Social Sciences Teaching Excellence Award, University of Northern Colorado 1996-97: Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowship, Woodrow Wilson Fellowship Foundation 1997: Florence Husted Lowe Dissertation Fellowship, University of Colorado 1996: Dean's Small Research Grant, University of Colorado 1995: Graduate School Fellowship for Advanced Studies, University of Colorado
Timeline
Asst. Professor/Lecturer
University of Northern Colorado
01.1998 - 01.2014
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Colorado Instructor
01.1990 - 01.1998
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Northern Arizona
02.1988 - 02.1990
Ph.D - English
University of Colorado
M.A - undefined
Northern Arizona University
B.A -
Montana State University