Adjunct English

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community college is seeking an Adjunct English faculty member to teach and develop curriculum for various English courses. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in English or a closely-related field. Responsibilities include assessing student performance, creating effective learning environments, and collaborating on curriculum reviews. This part-time position requires strong communication skills and prior teaching experience. Criminal record and child abuse clearances are necessary before employment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must attach unofficial transcripts.
• Current clearances will be required if offered the position.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop the curriculum according to learning objectives.
• Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Create an effective learning environment using diverse methods.
• Collaborate on program reviews and curriculum revisions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Post-secondary teaching experience

Knowledge of industry-related software

Experience in literature and composition studies

Experience teaching or tutoring

Education

Master's degree in English or related field

Bachelor's degree with Master's in closely-related field

18 graduate credits in English Literature or Composition

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Adjunct English

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time

Department: Academics

Campus: College Wide

Salary Grade: Per Contract

Remote Work Option: Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)

Additional Information: Please note: If you are a PSERS retiree, per PSERS guidelines, employment by the College as an adjunct faculty member will result in the suspension of your retirement benefits by PSERS.

Work Hours: Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

General Summary: Applicants are expected to have strong communication skills; post-secondary teaching experiences; work experiences in the discipline to be taught; and knowledge of industry-related software and systems, including industry certifications, where appropriate. Degrees must be from an accredited institution.

Requirements

• English Faculty: Master’s degree in English, Composition, Rhetoric, or Literature OR an undergraduate degree in English with Masters in closely-related field.
• All applicants must have at least 18 graduate credits in English Literature, Composition, Literary Theory, or Writing.
• All applicants must have courses in both literature and composition studies. Some experience teaching composition at the college level is required.

• Adjunct Embedded Tutors for ENG 101L & the Writing Lab: Bachelor's degree in English with documentation of enrollment and ongoing progress toward obtainment of a Master's degree in English or related field. Master's in English, Composition, Rhetoric, or Literature preferred.
• Some experience teaching or tutoring preferred.

Adjunct Faculty

• 18 graduate credits in composition/literature; however if teaching composition only, all 18 credits can be in composition.
• If teaching literature only, all 18 credits can be in literature

Duties

• The primary responsibilities of faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support learning objectives set forth in the course syllabus. Develop and measure learning outcomes. Assess student performance and maintain grade records.
• Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
• Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
• Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
• Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
• Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
• Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
• Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
• Support the college\'s goals.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available here.

Transcripts

Applicants must electronically attach scanable unofficial transcripts when applying to this posting.