Adjunct Faculty - English and Composition

South University; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South University is seeking a qualified instructor to teach general education courses on campus in Virginia Beach and online. The role focuses on delivering student-centered education and aligning instruction with the university’s standards for quality service and student success.

The position requires instructional experience in a post-secondary setting, credentialed by a Doctoral or Master’s degree in English/Composition or a Master’s with a teaching concentration, plus relevant graduate

Qualifications

• Doctoral or Master’s degree in English/Composition or Master’s with concentration in teaching discipline.
• Minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
• Active, valid state licensure or certification as applicable to the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of course outcomes in the curriculum.
• Design and deliver instruction for online courses as approved within each course shell.
• Use technology in the classroom to support student learning and engagement.
• Manage records, submit grades, and enforce attendance policies.
• Collaborate with faculty and administrators to promote student success and program quality.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student engagement

Curriculum alignment

Technology in the classroom

Education

Doctoral degree in English/Composition

Master’s degree with teaching concentration

18 graduate credit hours in teaching discipline

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 a difference 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:

• 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 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.
• Active, valid, and unencumbered state licensure orcertification as applicable to the discipline.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those encountered while performing the essentialfunctions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions of the position.

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