Adjunct English

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in each assigned course within the approved academic program curriculum.
• Assist the Dean/Department Chair in the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of the curriculum, including sequence of courses and student learning outcomes.
• Respond in a timely manner to information requests from institutional officials, prospective employers, professional organizations, public agencies, civic organizations, private foundations, the general public, and students.
• Maintain appropriate standards of linguistic expression in both written and oral communications.
• Ensure all academic program requirements and documentation (e.g., clinical evaluations, competency documentation) are completed for each student and submitted by established deadlines.
• Meet all faculty expectations on a weekly basis and manage classroom activities effectively.
• Be reasonably accessible to students for questions and assistance.
• Monitor educational and professional literature for best practices related to courses taught.
• Assist with the development of curricular and policy changes as requested by the Dean/Department Chair.
• Assist with the selection of new textbooks as appropriate.
• Participate in professional development activities (minimum of 1 per year) if teaching on a regular basis.
• Actively participate in institution and/or School/Department committees, if assigned or volunteered.
• Adhere to all institutional and School/Department policies as described in relevant guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean/Department Chair.

Requirements

Education

• General Studies: Doctorate or Master’s degree in the discipline, or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline.
• Associate Degree Programs: Doctorate or Master’s degree in the discipline, or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline. A Bachelor’s degree in the discipline may be accepted for programs not normally designed for transfer to a bachelor’s degree.
• Baccalaureate Degree Programs: Doctorate or Master’s degree in the discipline, or Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline.
• Graduate Degree Programs: Doctorate/Terminal degree in the discipline.

Experience

• Prior teaching experience and/or practical/clinical experience in the discipline preferred.

Licensure

• Documentation of applicable licenses/certifications is required.

Skills

• Advanced verbal and written communication, often in stressful situations involving students or co-workers.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, changing strategic and tactical work environment.