Adjunct Instructor for English (Journalism)

Manhattanville University; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission eligibility

TIAA 403(b) retirement contributions

Credit union membership

Job summary

Manhattanville University is seeking an adjunct professor to teach Journalism (ENW.4011) in-person for the Winter/Spring term (1/19/27 through 5/7/27). The position requires a graduate degree in Journalism or English and prior teaching experience. Course includes journalism writing, ethics, and reporting assignments.

Instructors must manage syllabus, grades, and office hours. The course runs on Manhattanville Campus with standard faculty duties, Brightspace used for materials, and the

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Journalism, English, or related field.
• Previous teaching experience is required.
• In-person teaching for Journalism course.
• Familiarity with Brightspace LMS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach well-organized classes in line with learning outcomes.
• Create and share syllabus and post on LMS Brightspace.
• Post grades regularly in Brightspace for student progress.
• Hold two hours of office hours weekly (in-person/online).
• Use Manhattanville email for correspondence and respond promptly.
• Submit roster reconciliations and final grades by deadlines.
• Uphold faculty duties per Faculty Handbook and Catalog.
• Be familiar with College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Verbal and written comms

Interpersonal skills

Brightspace LMS

Education

Graduate degree in Journalism or English

Job description

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor for English

Department: Arts & Humanities

Reports to: Greg Swedberg

Effective Date: 01/19/27

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Job Description:

Manhattanville University is seeking an adjunct professor to teach Journalism (1/19/27 through 5/7/27). The course must be taught in-person.

Course Description:

ENW.4011 Journalism I

Students will learn about news, feature and article writing as well as plan and carry out reporting assignments on topics of current interest. The course will include discussion of such issues as objectivity, ethics, investigation and interpretation. Occasionally the class will visit or be visited by working journalists.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare and teach well-organized classes and present other learning opportunities for students in accordance with student learning outcomes for the course.
• Create and share syllabus/syllabi with students and Dean’s Office. This must be posted on the University’s Learning Management Software (LMS), Brightspace.
• Regularly post assignment grades in Brightspace for students to track their academic progress.
• Hold two hours of Office Hours for students. (This can be a mix of in-person and online)
• Use Manhattanville email for correspondence with students, faculty and staff; respond to email in a timely fashion.
• Submit Roster Reconciliations, Mid-Term and Final Grades by appropriate deadlines. File Retention Alerts when student concerns arise.
• Uphold and comply with faculty duties as described in Section V of the Faculty Handbook: General Faculty Duties and Academic Opportunities.
• Be familiar with the College Catalog and Faculty Handbook.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Subject matter expertise
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Brightspace or similar LMS.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate degree in Journalism, English or related field.
• Experience: Previous experience teaching required.

Physical Requirements:

Salary: $3,700 - $4,000

Hours Expectation:

Teaching time: 2.5 hours/week

Office hours: 2 hours/week

Work Location:

In person (Manhattanville Campus)

Housing:

Housing is not provided.

Benefits:

• Eligibility for tuition remission after one year of employment.
• Instructors can make elective contributions to the TIAA 403(b) retirement account.
• Membership in the credit union.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of their employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Manhattanville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. If you are unable to complete this application process, contact Manhattanville Human Resources at [e-mail] to ask for assistance.