Adjunct Faculty, English and Composition

South University; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South University is seeking an educator to instruct and facilitate learning across general education courses for undergraduate students, in both on-campus and online settings.

Ideal candidates hold a doctorate or master's with substantial teaching credentials, and bring experience in higher education, curriculum alignment, and active engagement with learners to foster academic growth.

Qualifications

• Faculty teaching general education courses at the undergraduate level; doctorate or master's with 18 graduate hours in teaching discipline.
• Experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary institution.
• Membership in a professional association related to the teaching discipline preferred.
• Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.
• Office administrative procedures and accurate record-keeping.
• Basic computer skills including word processing and web browsing.
• Proficiency with the online learning environment and LMS.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to locate facts and information for learning.
• Effective interpersonal communication with colleagues and students.

Responsibilities

• Manage the educational process to engage students in a positive learning experience.
• Deliver instruction aligned with the university's curriculum and delivery model.
• Develop instructional plans and activities meeting course outcomes.
• Utilize technology to enhance student learning in the classroom and online.
• Set and assess student performance criteria and evaluations.
• Prepare for classes and support student success through flexible teaching styles.

Skills

Academic Processes

Clerical

Computer

Technical Knowledge and Application

Mathematics

Critical Thinking

Research

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Doctor's or Master's in English/Composition

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environmentthat will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff andstudents eager to play a role in helping you achieve yourprofessional goals, on campus and online.

The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is ahistory formed by the many individuals who have developed theeducation and spirit of community that have become our pledge tostudents, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of SouthUniversity. Whether you have been part of the University family formany years, have recently come our way, or are thinking aboutjoining us, you will find South University to be a place you cancall home.

What's next for you is the first priority for us!

Visit www.southuniversity.edu today to learn moreabout what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong,Believe and Become, a place where you can make adifference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.

South University, the right direction for a brighterfuture.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course outcomesin the curriculum and proactively support all facets of thelearning environment. Provide education through learning-centeredinstruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the marketplace'sevolving needs. Encourage a learning culture that values mutualresponsibility and respect, life-long learning, diversity, ethics,and personal and professional development. Assure that the SouthUniversity philosophy of quality service to students; development,growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; and anenvironment conducive to innovation, positive thinking, andexpansion is considered in carrying out the duties andresponsibilities of this position. Participate in activities thatpromote the stature of the academic programs, departments, andcolleges and abide by the South University Board of Managers andadministration's mandates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Manage the educational process to ensure every studentisinvolved in a positive educational experience through the learning,teaching, and social environment.
2. Perform faculty responsibilities as outlined in the faculty jobdescription in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplementto the South University Employee Handbook.
3. Provide course instruction that aligns with the SouthUniversity model of curricula and supports the South Universitystyle of system delivery.
4. Design and deliver instruction through the development ofinstructional plans to meet course outcomes, the development ofactivities that support lesson objectives, and for online courses,deliver the instruction as approved within each course shell.
5. Effectively utilize technology in the classroom to support thestudent learning experience.
6. Enable the achievement of pre-defined outcomes for studentachievement and evaluation of learning by providing instructionthat fosters proficiency and establishes student performancecriteria and evaluation.
7. Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing aneducational environment conducive to learning and studentinvolvement and effectively planning and preparing for classes andstudent success.
8. Promote student success by showing flexibility in style andwork schedule and exhibiting a passion for teaching and students,and engaging students in the learning process.
9. Manage the educational environment through keeping accuraterecords, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcingacademic and attendance policies consistent with the school,campus, or online division.
10. Relate professional/life/industry experience to learning bycontinuing professional/technical skills development, theintroduction of industry perspective into courses, and the activeawareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
11. Participate in the faculty development process to enhanceknowledge, skills, and abilities in learner-centeredinstruction.
12. Communicate consistently and effectively with supervisor(s),faculty, and other South university administrators.
13. Contribute to a learning culture by participating in curriculumand system task forces, support local campus events such asorientation and graduation, and participate in various otherworkshops and meetings.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/License:

• Faculty teaching general education courses at the undergraduatelevel: doctor's or master's degree in English/Composition ormaster's degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (aminimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teachingdiscipline).

Experience:

• Experience in instruction or formalized education process,preferably in a post‑secondary or college institution.

• Membership in a professional association tied to the area ofinstruction preferred.

• Academic Processes - knowledge of university guidelines, coursedescriptions, and academic terminology

• Clerical - knowledge of office administrative procedures,including accurate record-keeping

• Computer - ability to perform basic computer processes,including word processing, web browsing, and utilization ofMicrosoft Office

• Technical Knowledge and Application - proficiency with theonline learning environment, including the creation of digitalmedia and utilization of learning management systems

• Mathematics – ability to perform basic mathematiccalculations

• Critical Thinking - uses logic and reasoning to look atdifferent types of information in order to make conclusions andwork through problems

• Research - Locates key facts and information to learn moreabout different types of information

• Interpersonal Skills - communicates and interacts with peopleeffectively while being aware of social perceptions

WORK EXPERIENCE:

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequired to communicate professionally in person, over thetelephone, video conference, through email and other electronicmeans, move about the office or school, handle various types ofmedia and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe,and assess.

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer andembraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee,student, and graduate success. We are committed to building anddeveloping a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, culturesand perspectives can thrive.