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Adjunct Faculty (Pool) - English

Vanguard University of Southern California · Costa Mesa, CA · 1 wk ago
EducationPart-time

Position Summary

The Department of English invites applications for its Adjunct Faculty Pool. This pool supports the university's ongoing need for qualified adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses in composition and related English disciplines, as departmental needs arise. Courses include ENGL 120C and 220C: Persuasive Writing and Researched Writing.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Earned advanced degree in English, Literature, Writing, or Composition
  • Excellent oral and written language skills
  • Outstanding Christian character
  • Able to work effectively with diverse populations

Salary

The following salary range reflects compensation paid for a 3-unit course (144 total hours) and varies based on the faculty member's highest earned degree. Total compensation is based on the number of courses taught and corresponding units for each course.

$3,120 to $3,720 per course

Application Procedures

Please complete the application and upload the required documents below. Please do not send your documents directly to the Department Chair.

Accompanying Essays

  • Personal Testimony of Relationship with Jesus Christ:
  • Provide a brief account of your experience of coming to faith in Christ. Include current church attendance, ministry, outreach and service involvement, any experience you have had with the Assemblies of God or other Pentecostal churches.

  • Philosophy of Christian Education and Role of a Christian University:
  • Explain what you believe to be the elements essential to the educational theory & practice of a Christian University.

  • Integration of Faith, Teaching and Scholarship:
  • Explain how you integrate your faith with your discipline & in your teaching and scholarship.

Curriculum Vitae

  • Colleges/universities attended, location, & degree or units earned:
  • List colleges/universities attended, location, & degree or units earned.

  • Majors or fields of study, undergrad & graduate majors, minors, & areas of concentration:
  • List majors or fields of study, undergrad & graduate majors, minors, & areas of concentration. With the most recent, a chronological listing of teaching experience - name and location of institutions, title/academic rank, full/part-time, dates of employment.

  • Courses previously taught:
  • List specific courses previously taught.

  • Publications, presentations, honors, awards, and memberships in professional organizations:
  • List publications, presentations, honors, awards, and memberships in professional organizations. With the most recent employment, position/title, full/part-time, dates of employment.

  • Other qualifying experience, paid/voluntary, other:
  • List any other qualifying experience, paid/voluntary, other.

  • References - Names, e-mail, and phone numbers of at least 3 people not related to you whom we may contact for an evaluation of your professional abilities:
  • List names, e-mail, and phone numbers of at least 3 people not related to you whom we may contact for an evaluation of your professional abilities.

  • Pastoral reference letter - Pastor or church leader:
  • Include a pastoral reference letter from a pastor or church leader.

  • Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected, notarized transcripts are required prior to employment:
  • Include unofficial transcripts accepted to apply. If selected, notarized transcripts are required prior to employment.

What to Submit

All of the above requested attachments must be included with your application in order to be considered.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be considered as teaching opportunities become available within the department.

To apply, please visit: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7103808

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