Adjunct Faculty: English

Recent Jobs; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 2,400 - 2,500; Part time

Job summary

SLCC seeks an adjunct instructor to provide competent English instruction for assigned courses. The position pays $2,400–$2,500 per three-credit course, depending on the highest degree earned, and requires a Master’s in English (or MFA) or a Master’s with 18 graduate hours in English.

Online instruction requires Quality Matters certification. Responsibilities include teaching per approved syllabi, evaluating student progress, preparing course materials, participating in in-service activities,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English (or MFA) required, or Master’s with 18 graduate hours in English.
• Online instruction requires Quality Matters certification.
• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in English.
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi and materials.
• Evaluate student progress according to institutional criteria.
• Prepare curriculum materials, course outlines, and catalog material as needed.
• Participate in scheduled in-service activities.
• Advise students academically and promote leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Maintain professional development and update competencies.
• Ability to teach a diverse student body.
• Fulfill standard duties such as office hours, meetings, and growth activities.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Subject matter expert

Education

Master’s degree in English

MFA in English

Master’s with 18 graduate hours in English

Tools

Quality Matters certification

Job description

College:SLCC

Department:Academic & Student Affairs

Sub department:Liberal Arts

Campus Location: All Campuses

Type of Appointment:Unclassified - Adjunct

Salary

$2,400 - $2,500 per three credit course (determined by highest degree earned)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
• Teach assigned classes in keeping with approved syllabi, outlines, and instructional materials.
• Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional, divisional, departmental, and individual criteria.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested, including course syllabi, program outlines, and catalog material.
• Participate in scheduled in-service activities.
• Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
• Continue as competent instructor in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge, improving teaching skills, and updating professional competencies.
• Ability to teach a student body diverse in age, ethnicity, and academic skills
• Standard duties expected of all faculties include development and evaluation of curricula, maintaining scheduled office hours, attending department and division meetings, pursuing professional growth activities, and performing other duties consistent with the role of an instructor.

Required Education

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in English (or appropriate MFA) or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in English.
• Online instruction requires Quality Matters certification.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in the subject area is required.
• Demonstrate excellent oral & written communication skills.

Preferred Education

• Ph.D. in English or Ph.D. with 18 graduate semester hours in English.

Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching English courses at the Community College level.
• Experience and demonstrated success in teaching English.
• Experience with classroom technology.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

Advertised: 01 Jun 2021 Central Daylight Time