Adjunct, First Year Writing Program

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Drexel University is seeking an adjunct faculty member responsible for fostering student learning and discussions, both online and in-person. Responsibilities include teaching credit hours per quarter, evaluating student work, and maintaining communication with the program director.

The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree in English, Philosophy, Rhetoric/Composition, Creative Writing, or a related field. This role may involve flexible scheduling for class times, including online courses.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Teach required courses and credit hours each quarter.
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback.
• Maintain communication with the program director.

Education

Master’s degree in English, Philosophy, Rhetoric/Composition, Creative Writing, or a related field

Job description

Job Summary

The adjunct faculty member will employ a variety of strategies to foster student learning and discussions, as well as encourage active learning in all students, maintain proper course-related records, and evaluate student work and provide students with feedback as to the progress toward meeting the objectives of each course they teach. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for effectively teaching students in the assigned classroom or online. Responsibilities may include teaching days or evenings, with the potential for online only, in-person only, or a combination of both.

Essential Functions

• Teach required number of credit hours per quarter based on contract.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to teaching methodology, curriculum development, and evaluation.
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes.
• Schedule one office hour per week per class.
• Schedule administrative time for course preparation.
• Maintain communication with the program director regarding any course or student issues.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Philosophy, Rhetoric/Composition, Creative Writing, or a related field.