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 focused on liberal education
• Help expand liberal arts education in an underserved area
• Offer small class sizes and individualized advising
• Incorporate core classes in the liberal arts and professional fields into the curriculum
• Support students through 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 in liberal arts education
• Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment

Skills

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

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to a successful academic program
• Small class sizes and individualized advising
• Access to support services including career advising, counseling, food service, technology support, and campus ministry

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Courses run Monday through Thursday, July 6-August 7.