Adjunct Faculty English

Mercy University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

A higher education institution located in New York is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach English composition courses to undergraduate students. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching and may assist with program assessment. Successful candidates could have the opportunity to teach multiple sections each semester. Applicants are invited to provide their CV and cover letter outlining their qualifications, including their preferred campus from Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, or Bronx.

Qualifications

• Commitment to inclusive, student-centered teaching.
• Experience teaching college-level courses is essential.
• Ability to provide assistance with program assessment.

Responsibilities

• Teach English composition to undergraduate students.
• Attend selective programmatic or professional development meetings.
• Opportunity to teach up to three sections per semester.

Education

Masters or Doctorate in appropriate academic discipline

Job description

Job Summary

The English Program at Mercy University seeks part‑time adjunct instructors to teach English composition to undergraduate students. Commitment to inclusive, student‑centered teaching is required. Candidates may also be asked to provide assistance with program assessment and to attend select programmatic or professional development meetings. Successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to teach up to three sections per semester.

Application Requirements

Please attach your current CV including a list of references, and a brief cover letter that outlines your qualifications, your experience teaching college‑level courses, and your particular interest in Mercy University. English courses run in‑person at the Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan, and Bronx campuses, so please indicate in your cover letter which of these campuses you anticipate being available to teach at. Please do not include any other documentation.

Education Requirements

• Masters or Doctorate from an accredited institution in an appropriate academic discipline such as English Literature, Composition and Rhetoric, English Education, or a closely related field