Adjunct Instructor, English

Des Moines Area Community College; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College seeks an Adjunct English Instructor to teach ENG 105 and ENG 106 face-to-face at the Boone Campus and Ames Hunziker Center for Spring Semester 2027. The position requires a Master’s degree in English or related field with relevant teaching experience and the ability to engage diverse student populations.

Appointments follow the DMACC adjunct schedule with evening and daytime sections, supporting a strong writing and literature program at multiple locations in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, Literature, or related field or a Master’s with 12 graduate credits in English or Literature.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Teaches ENG 105 and ENG 106 as scheduled.
• Uses diverse instructional strategies to meet different learning styles.
• Fosters a safe and civil learning environment.
• Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies.
• Monitors and documents student attendance, progress, and competency attainment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Professional relationship-building

Education

Master’s degree in English or related field

12 graduate credits in English or Literature

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at [phone] or by email [e-mail].

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Position Information

Job Title

Campus

Campus Various Locations, IA

Job Number

Job Number 27-ADJ42

Employment Date

Employment Date Spring Semester 2027

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty

Application & Position Contact Information

Krystal Cox at [e-mail].

Salary Information

$1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour ( ECH )

Job Summary

Adjunct English Instructor to teach face to face ENG 105 and/or ENG 106 courses at DMACC Boone Campus andAmes Hunziker Center for Spring Semester 2027.

Essential Functions

Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications

Masters of English, Literature, or related field or any master’s with 12 graduate semester credits in English or Literature.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from varied backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications

Teaching experience.

Work Schedule

Spring Semester 2027.
ENG 105:

• 01/12/2027 – 5/06/2027, Tuesday and Thursday at Boone Campus, 7:00pm – 8:25pm.
• 02/02/2027 – 5/06/2027, Tuesday and Thursday at Ames Hunziker Center, 12:50pm – 2:15pm.

ENG 106:

• 01/11/2027 – 5/05/2027, Monday and Wednesday, Ames Hunziker Center,11:15am – 12:40pm.
• 01/12/2027 – 5/06/2027, Tuesday and Thursday at Boone Campus, 8:00am – 9:25am.
• 01/12/2027 – 5/06/2027, Tuesday and Thursday at Boone Campus, 11:15am – 12:40pm.

Posting Date

Posting Date 10/16/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

Open Until Filled Yes

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Supplemental Questions

• * Do you hold the required Master’s degree or any Master’s degree plus 12 graduate semester credits in required discipline as specified in the required qualifications? (Open Ended Question)
• * Please select the course(s) you are interested in teaching. (You may select one or both).
  • ENG 105
  • ENG 106
• * How did you learn about this job opening?
  • DMACC Employee Referral
  • Friend/Relative
  • Indeed.com
  • TeachIowa.gov
  • HigherEdJobs
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Iowa Workforce Development
  • DMACC Website
  • DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
  • Other
• * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)