Adjunct Faculty, English & Communications, NW Houston Campus (Hybrid)

Campus Address: 10343 Sam Houston Park Dr., Suite 110, Houston, Texas 77064

About the Role

Strayer University is seeking a dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to teach undergraduate-level English and Communications classes in a hybrid format for the upcoming fall quarter, starting October 5, 2026. This role requires teaching courses both in-person and asynchronously online, with 11 in-person sessions (2 hours each) held weekly at a predetermined time. The remainder of the course is instructed asynchronously online.

Adjunct Faculty at Strayer University serve as instructors, coaches, and mentors, fostering a strong faculty-student relationship and building a community in the classroom. The role emphasizes flexibility with diverse learning styles and a commitment to igniting a lifelong love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses using a pre-designed curriculum while leveraging professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction.
• Enhance curriculum effectiveness through the use of technology and videos.
• Arrive on-campus at least 30 minutes prior to the start of in-person sessions each week during the academic quarter.
• Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the student learning experience for the online component of the course.
• Be available to students via email, phone, text, and office hours to provide timely feedback and support academic success.
• Establish high academic standards and ensure students understand evaluation criteria.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Attend faculty meetings, workshops, or training as required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in English, English Education, or Communications or a Master’s degree in a related area with at least 18 semester or 27 quarter hours of graduate coursework in Composition, Communications, and/or Literature.
• A terminal degree, or progress toward one, is preferred.
• Professional certification in discipline specialty (if applicable).
• Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience are strongly preferred.
• Must be able to travel weekly to the required campus location.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to work in a typical office setting, including mobility within the office and movement between floors.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in academic evaluation.
• Excellent oral presentation, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to access and use information via a computer.
• Strong mental acuity and ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively up and down the management chain.

Benefits

SEI offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans.
• Well-being incentives and parental leave.
• Paid time off and certain paid holidays.
• Tax-saving accounts (FSA, HSA).
• 401(k) retirement benefit and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Entertainment and retail discounts.

Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

Pay

Adjunct Faculty are compensated based on the number and type of course(s) taught in a given quarter, with current rates ranging from $2,300 to $3,100 per course.