Humanities Adjuncts Prison Education

Essential Functions

• Teach classes in-person as assigned at one of the Prison facilities.
• Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum appropriate for the course assigned.
• Maintain effective and timely student assessment and feedback.
• Manage and foster an inclusive educational environment to serve all learners.
• Maintain student attendance records in accordance with university policy.
• Submit mid-term and final grades on time.
• Demonstrate professionalism with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Timely attendance at all required training, Division meetings, and university-related meetings.
• Complete all required training, including training on Engage LMS.
• Demonstrate expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.

Requirements

• MA in the content field or master’s degree + 18 graduate credits in content area
• Communications – Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communications
• Theology
• Art History and Art Appreciation
• English – Composition and Literature
• History
• Minimum of three years teaching at the college level required.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to prison rehabilitation.
• Philosophically aligned with the mission and values of USM
• Experience working in a prison preferred.
• Ability to pass Department of Corrections/KBI background check required.