Adjunct Faculty - English

St. Louis Community College; Ferguson (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach English courses. This role emphasizes designing and delivering engaging curriculum that enhances students' language literacy. The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching, a master's degree in English or related fields, and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. Join a respected community college that values growth, wellness, and a transformative educational experience for its diverse student body. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives while enjoying a supportive and collaborative workplace.

Benefits

Tuition Waivers for Employees and Dependents

Professional Development Opportunities

Generous Time Off Package

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English or related field required.
• Commitment to technology and diverse learners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach English language courses focusing on literacy competencies.
• Participate in program assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Design

Technology in Instruction

Adult Learning Theories

Education

Master's Degree in English

Graduate Semester Hours in Related Fields

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty - English

Employee Classification: P/T Faculty Monthly Pay

Department: English

Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri's four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, Short-term & Long-term disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position:

*** THIS IS AN ONSITE POSITION LOCATED IN ST. LOUIS, MO***
Designs and teaches introductory and advanced English language courses, with an emphasis on college-level language literacy competencies.

What you'll do:

• Designs and teaches introductory and advanced English language courses, with an emphasis on college-level language literacy competencies; involved in interdisciplinary collaboration; and commits to ongoing program, course, and department assessment and evaluation. Other duties expected of a part-time faculty may include committee work, ability to teach a flexible schedule, advising and/or mentoring students, and participation in the intellectual life of the department and college.

Education, experience, and other requirements:

Master's degree in the subject field or a master's degree with at least eighteen (18) approved graduate semester hours in the subject field and related fields.

Preferred Qualifications:

Commitment to technology in instruction; experience with diverse learners; knowledge of current adult learning theories; prefer two years teaching experience at secondary or post-secondary levels; mentoring developmental, alternative learners; and the ability to effectively employ and interpret diagnostic techniques.