Adjunct Instructor, English

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Lindenwood University invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in English in Saint Charles, Missouri. The instructor will teach courses in college composition, professional writing, introduction to literature, and world literatures. The role may include student advising and mentoring.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree and strong writing and communication skills, with a commitment to fostering student success in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for the position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently.
• Ability to organize work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in English such as college composition, professional writing, introduction to literature, and world literatures.
• Provide student advising and mentoring as needed.
• Develop and follow syllabi, assess student learning, and administer evaluations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Canvas

CAMS

Job description

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JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job title: Adjunct Instructor

Department: English, College of Arts and Humanities

Evaluation group: Adjunct Instructor

FLSA status: Exempt

Positions Supervised: N/A

Notice: At this time, we may not be actively recruiting forpositions in this area. Applications submitted will be added to apool of candidates to be considered for future openings.

Summary

An adjunct instructor in English is responsible for teaching(subject areas: college composition, professional writing,introduction to literature, and world literatures). This positionmay also include student advising and mentoring.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

Teaching and Learning

• Focus on the talents, interests, and future of the student byclearly communicating learning goals and how those goals areassessed, teaching course sessions in an organized way, providingtime for reflection, discussion, and application of ideas orinformation and by making learning engaging and interesting.
• Develop adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills by usingexamples or illustrations to explain difficult points, encouragestudents to question ideas or information in the subject, adjustinstruction if students experience difficulties in learning, helpstudents to understand the language and processes of the subject,and help students to think through and solve problems, either bythemselves or together as a group.
• Further lifelong learning by providing useful feedback on testsor completed assignments, using assessment results to provide extrahelp or extended learning opportunities.
• Establish a positive, productive, and respectful classroomenvironment that is conducive to learning.
• Hold all classes as scheduled and be punctual in starting andending classes.
• Enforce/respect university policies, procedures, and rules andinform the appropriate university official of any violations orinappropriate conduct by students that cannot be redressed throughnormal faculty intervention.
• Distribute the syllabus to each student enrolled in each coursetaught by the first class meeting.
• Follow the established course schedule, and when needed,provide written notice of any substantial change(s).
• Require use of the course text(s) to an extent that warrantspurchase.
• Ensure that students receive reasonable and timely assistancewith course assignments/assessments as requested.
• Administer either an exam or other evaluative activity duringthe scheduled final exam time for every course.
• Determine final grades as per the method prescribed in thesyllabus.
• Mentoring, such as promoting volunteer opportunities,conducting research with students, providing curricularenhancements or extensions, tutoring, promoting resume-buildinginitiatives, promoting responsible citizenship inside and outsideof the campus, promoting leadership opportunities, connectingstudents with university resources, helping students to solveproblems or adapt their thinking, and promoting healthy and ethicallifestyles.
• Providing an unwavering example of professionalism.
• Complete any other requirements as requested by the dean.

Shared Responsibility

• Engage in scholarly activities and creative endeavors whichcontribute to the academic mission of the university.
• Supervise laboratories, independent study activities, andoff-campus learning such as practicums and internships.
• Participate in shared governance assuming positions ofresponsibility by volunteering for university events andinitiatives, participating in co-curricular activities, andrecruiting.
• Exhibit interpersonal effectiveness with and respect forstudents, colleagues, and administrators by acting as a team playerand coordinating work behavior with colleagues.

Subject Matter Expertise

• Design, develop, and teach assigned undergraduate and graduatecourses and seminars.

Job may require other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.

Required qualifications toeffectively perform the job. An equivalent combination ofeducation, training and experience will be considered. (Additionalrequirements may be designated by position.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities –

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and solve problemsindependently.
• Ability to be organized and work on multiple taskssimultaneously.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canvas,and CAMS.

Work Environment

• General office and/or classroom conditions.

Physical Abilities -

• Stamina to teach class as required.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representativeand level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construedas a declaration of the total of the specific duties andresponsibilities of this job. Employees may bedirected to perform job-related tasks other than those specificallypresented in this description.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment.