Adjunct Faculty: English

Brenau University; Gainesville (GA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenau University in Gainesville, GA, invites applications for an English teaching role located at the Gainesville campus with online course components. The position requires current subject matter expertise and a commitment to undergraduate education in EH courses.

Qualifications include a Master's degree and at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline, plus training in Canvas. Courses include EH 101, EH 102, EH 103, and more; training in Canvas is provided.

Qualifications

• Training in Canvas is required and provided.
• In order to be eligible to teach undergraduate classes at Brenau University, candidates must possess a Master's degree and at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline being taught.

Responsibilities

• Be current and knowledgeable in the subject matter being taught.
• Be academically prepared for each class.
• Abide by the established course syllabus outcomes.
• Serve as a resource person and facilitator in the learning process.
• Provide evaluations that are appropriate, equitable, professional, and designed to improve student performance.
• Exhibit objectivity in all dealings with students and in all aspects of the learning process.
• Continually adapt teaching strategies in the implementation of the course to meet the needs of all students.
• Develop and encourage an atmosphere of openness in the classroom.
• Be familiar with the services provided by the various institutional offices such as Financial Aid, Registrar's Office, Student Services, Center for Academic Success, Office of Accessibility Services, Library, and the Writing Center so as to be able to assist and direct students when necessary.
• Support student activities on a professional level.

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

18 graduate hours in the discipline

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

HIRING PROCESS: All submitted application materials are forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Hiring recommendations are made at the departmental level. Department representatives will contact candidates directly if an interview is scheduled or if further information is required. The information provided in each job listing below is the extent of what is available to interested candidates. No additional information is available. Brenau only accepts applications/resumes for advertised positions.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS: Brenau University will conduct criminal background checks on all persons being considered for initial employment. In some circumstances, an FBI fingerprint report may be necessary to satisfy the requirement. Once employed, employees must hold and continue to maintain a favorable criminal history background. Random background checks are performed. Credit checks may be performed on candidates/employees who are selected for a position that regularly engages in handling credit cards or other company monies. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) may be performed during the hiring process, or as part of a random check. MVR checks are required to meet insurance requirements for those employees operating a university vehicle or participating in any driving activity on behalf of Brenau University, (including operating a golf cart, rented vehicle or one's personal vehicle). Employees who travel must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid Georgia driver's license, and good driving record. All employees who operate university vehicles, who are employed in a sensitive position, or who travel regularly as part of their job responsibilities may be subject to post-hire drug screening and random drug-screening. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau practices and believes in equal opportunity for all students, employees and job applicants. We do not discriminate on the bases of age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance. These protections extend to all conditions and privileges of employment, including, without limitation, to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, transfers, promotions, discipline, and termination.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board.

Brenau University is hiring in the area of English.

Job Responsibilities:

• Be current and knowledgeable in the subject matter being taught.
• Be academically prepared for each class.
• Abide by the established course syllabus outcomes.
• Serve as a resource person and facilitator in the learning process.
• Provide evaluations that are appropriate, equitable, professional, and designed to improve student performance.
• Exhibit objectivity in all dealings with students and in all aspects of the learning process.
• Continually adapt teaching strategies in the implementation of the course to meet the needs of all students.
• Develop and encourage an atmosphere of openness in the classroom.
• Be familiar with the services provided by the various institutional offices such as Financial Aid, Registrar's Office, Student Services, Center for Academic Success, Office of Accessibility Services, Library, and the Writing Center so as to be able to assist and direct students when necessary.
• Support student activities on a professional level.

Qualifications:

• Training in Canvas is required and provided.
• In order to be eligible to teach undergraduate classes at Brenau University, candidates must possess a Master's degree and at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline being taught.

Department Specific Information

Courses include:

• EH 101 Written Communication
• EH 102 Reading and Research Writing
• EH 103 Oral Communication
• EH 203 Varied Voices in American Literature
• EH 230 World Literature Before 1650
• EH 245 Women's Literary Studies

Position Location :

Gainesville and Online

All courses except EH 103 online are taught in 14-week terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

EH 103 online is taught in 7-week terms, Fall and Spring.

Home Campus Designation:

This position is based in Gainesville, GA.

Training:

Training in Canvas (our learning management system) is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities required.

Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:

Mostly Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment related to teaching. Prolonged periods sitting and standing. worker is required to have close visual acuity to grade papers, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Title IX Implications:

Responsible Employee Any employee who is not a confidential employee. Brenau University requires that all Responsible Employees MUST r