Adjunct Professor: Literary Studies

About the role

The Department of English at Fairfield University invites applications for an adjunct professor to teach a one or two summer sections of English 1010: Introduction to Literature and Cultural Studies at the Fairfield-Bellarmine campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach English 1010: Introduction to Literature and Cultural Studies
• Contribute to a highly successful academic program that is at the forefront of improving access to liberal education
• Help expand liberal arts education in an area currently underserved by higher education opportunities
• Offer small class sizes and individualized advising
• Teach core classes in the liberal arts foundational to Jesuit higher education
• Teach majors in professional fields of engineering, health studies, business, and liberal arts
• Support students matriculating into four-year degree programs at Fairfield or elsewhere, or entering directly into the professions
• Provide access to support services including career advising, counseling, food service, technology support, and campus ministry

Requirements

• Hold an M.A. or Ph.D. in English or related field

Qualifications

• Strong teaching skills
• Experience with diverse student populations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of contemporary literature and cultural studies

Benefits

• Small class sizes
• Individualized advising
• Access to support services including career advising, counseling, food service, technology support, and campus ministry

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Course sections run Monday through Thursday, July 6-August 7.

For full consideration, please click “Apply Now” and upload the following materials:

• a letter of interest addressed to Dr. Peter L. Bayers, English Department Chair
• a curriculum vitae
• a list of references and their contact information

Category: Academic - Adjunct Faculty

Performing such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

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