Adjunct Instructor (In-Person) for English

About the role

The Applied English program at UNT Dallas offers an innovative program that develops students as writers and critical thinkers about language and communication, all while focusing on specific marketable skills that will serve them for future employment or graduate school. The program blends the study of writing, rhetoric, literature, linguistics, and new media, and is designed to be interdisciplinary, using insights from various academic fields to provide foundational knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan classes and implement and evaluate teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
• Undertake the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours.
• Provide instruction in entry-level English courses, including Developmental Writing, College Writing I and II, Technical Writing, and World Literature.
• Be required to include, in their courses, certain student assessment measures determined by the department.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in English, Rhetoric, Composition, or Creative Writing, with outstanding teaching experience in various English courses.
• Extensive knowledge in the areas of writing, rhetoric, and/or literature.
• Strong teaching skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in English or Rhetoric, including 18 graduate hours in Rhetoric or Composition.
• Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.
• Experience developing and teaching in-person, hybrid, and online courses, preferably on Canvas.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Moving self in various positions to perform tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.

Work Schedule

As required to meet the academic schedule.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.