Adjunct English Instructor: College Writing & Literature

East Stroudsburg University; United States; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement contributions

Employee wellness program

Paid holiday leave

PSECU Credit Union

Job summary

East Stroudsburg University’s English Department is seeking adjunct faculty to join an existing pool for teaching ENGL 101 and ENGL 103, with potential duties in introductory literature and business writing courses in the future. Successful candidates will be effective teachers and mentors, and active department members.

Applications will be used to fill vacancies as needed. Qualifications include a Master’s degree in English or related field, college-level teaching experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or related field required.
• Relevant teaching experience in college composition and college-level writing courses required.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English with clear verbal and written messages.
• Preferred: Ph.D. or MFA, experience teaching introductory literature, and experience in distance education.

Responsibilities

• Teach ENGL 101 and ENGL 103; potential to teach ENGL 162 and ENGL 205 in the future.
• Be an effective teacher and mentor for students.
• Be an active member of the English Department and participate in department duties.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring students

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in English or related field

Ph.D. or MFA preferred

Job description

The English Departmentis seeking to add to the existing Adjunct Faculty pool, which we established inFall 2023. We need faculty to teach ENGL 101 and ENGL 103 and potentiallyintroductory courses in literature (e.g. ENGL 162) and/or business writing (e.g.ENGL 205) in the future.

To be successful inthis position, the candidate will be an effectiveteacher and mentor for students and an active member of the department.Applications on-hand will be used to fill vacancies as needed.

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in English or related field is required. Applicant must have relevant teaching experience in college composition and college-level writing courses.
  
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English; able to create clear verbal and written messages.
  
• Preferred:Experience working with diverse student populations, a terminal degree in English or related field (either a Ph.D. or M.F.A), experience teaching introductory literature courses, and experience in teaching distance education are preferred.
  

What We Offer

• If qualified, outstanding benefits package includingmedical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid holiday leave.
• Optional membership to PSECU Credit Union
• Community commitment to living by the Warrior Code:
  • Accountable for One's Actions
  • Positive, Honest, and Loyal
  • Committed to Self-Growth
  • Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good
  • Respectful of the Environment and Community
  • Dedicated to Empowering Others

Special Instructions to Applicant

Applicants must apply through the ESU Job Portalandare required to attach the following to the online application: a letterof application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficialundergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required beforethe appointment), and contact information including e-mail addresses for threeprofessional references. Upload all documents to the online application. Finalselection will be based on a review of the candidate’s vita and a successfulinterview (If conducted by the search committee). Only confidential referenceletters are accepted at [e-mail]. All candidates must provide proof ofeligibility to work in the United States and official transcripts at the timeof employment.

Employment Eligibility & University Commitment

Must be at least 18 years old and have English literacy skills.Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thoroughbackground check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, andemployment/degree verifications. We are proud that ESU is an equal-opportunityemployer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm