Adjunct English

Community College of Allegheny County; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Pennsylvania is seeking an Adjunct English faculty member to teach and develop curriculum for various English courses. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in English or a related field, with significant graduate credits in English Literature or Composition. Responsibilities include creating effective learning environments and assessing student performance. This role is part-time and contractual, offering a flexible schedule based on class needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, Composition, Rhetoric, or Literature.
• At least 18 graduate credits in English Literature or Composition.
• Some experience teaching composition at the college level.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop the curriculum.
• Create an effective learning environment.
• Collaborate on program reviews and curriculum revision.
• Assess student performance and maintain grade records.

Skills

Teaching composition

Curriculum development

Knowledge of pedagogy

Education

Master's degree in English or related field

Bachelor's degree in English with Master's progress

18 graduate credits in English Literature

Job description

Adjunct English

Position Title: Adjunct English

Department: Academics

Campus: College Wide

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.

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

Work Hours (for hourly positions): Days and hours vary according to class schedule and the needs of the College and Department.

Salary Grade: Per Contract

Job Category: Adjunct/Faculty

Employment Type: Adjunct Part-Time

General Summary

The primary responsibilities of the faculty are to teach and to develop the curriculum. To meet these responsibilities, faculty must remain knowledgeable about advances in their disciplines, in learning theory, and in pedagogy. Faculty portfolios will include contributions and program development and show evidence of ongoing professional development.

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

1. 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.
2. Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods.
3. Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
4. Work with other program and/or discipline faculty to complete scheduled program reviews and to use the findings to revise the curriculum.
5. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge and instructional methods.
6. Participate in department/discipline, division, campus, and college meetings and committees.
7. Participate in college projects, surveys, studies, and reports that relate to the discipline or program.
8. Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials.
9. Support the college's goals.
10. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Clearances

Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order 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 and are available here.

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