Adjunct Faculty, English & Humanities

Shawnee-State-University; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waivers

Professional development

Office space

Mileage reimbursement

Rhodes Athletic Facility access

Job summary

Shawnee State University’s College of Arts & Sciences seeks qualified individuals starting Fall and Spring to serve as Part-time Adjunct Faculty in the Department of English & Humanities for traditional courses in Composition, British Literature, Public Speaking and Human Communication, and Ethics in Public/Private Life.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in the respective area, show excellent communication skills, and be able to use technology and collaborative teaching methods.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the respective or related area.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to communicate effectively with students.
• Ability to use technology in teaching.
• Ability to use collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction.
• Ability to work in a multiethnic/multicultural environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening assignments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective instruction in assigned English & Humanities courses.
• On-campus teaching with lectures and labs when required.
• Engage in collaborative, student-centered learning and assessment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to use technology in teaching

Collaborative learning / student‑cent­

Multicultural environment adaptability

Flexible scheduling

Education

Master’s degree in related area

Job description

The College of Arts & Sciences at Shawnee State University seeks qualified individuals beginning Fall and Spring Semesters to serve as Part‑time, Adjunct Faculty in the Department of English & Humanities for traditional classes in the following areas.

• Composition
• British Literature
• Public Speaking and Human Communication
• Ethics in Public/Private Life

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE

1. Master’s degree in the respective or related area
2. Possessexcellentcommunicationskillsandabilitytocommunicateeffectivelywithstudentswithawiderangeofskills
3. Abilitytousetechnologyinteaching
4. Ability to use collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction
5. Abilitytoworkinamultiethnic/multiculturalenvironment
6. Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening assignments – daytime availability a plus (in some cases, may be required)

Candidates invited for an on-campus interview may be required to present a teaching lecture and laboratory demonstration of their instructional abilities. Specific questions may be directed to Professor Ann Linden, Chair of the Department of English and Humanities, at 740.351.3294 or [e-mail].

The information pertaining to remuneration is found in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook Adjunct Handbook.

• Adjunct faculty at SSU are also eligible for tuition waivers (Tuition Waiver for Adjunct Faculty Policy)
• Adjunct faculty at SSU also enjoy professional development opportunities
• Adjunct faculty at SSU also enjoy office space
• Adjunct faculty at SSU also enjoy limited mileage reimbursement
• They and their family (children 14 years and up) also have free access to the Rhodes Athletic Facility

Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for the current fiscal year. Background check is required prior to hire. Official transcripts are required and must be submitted prior to hire to Professor Ann Linden, Chair of the Department of English and Humanities, 940 2nd Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662.

Note to Applicants: This is an open posting maintained and updated every semester based upon the enrollment needs of the Department, and as such, are filled on an as-needed/ongoing basis every semester.

SSU seeks individuals who share our commitment to students as our first priority.

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