Adjunct Instructor —Global Studies

St. Ambrose University; Davenport (IA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Ambrose University invites qualified applicants to serve as adjunct instructors for Global Studies within the Core Curriculum. Positions are filled from a faculty pool on a semester basis, with coursework that may be online or on-site depending on needs.

Successful candidates will hold a master’s degree or have 18 graduate credits in the field, and teaching experience is preferred. Online adjunct roles require residency in authorized states; IA residents are eligible for consideration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the specific subject area or 18 graduate credits in a closely related field.
• Preference may be given to applicants with prior teaching experience.
• State employment regulations require residency in authorized states for online adjunct teaching assignments.

Responsibilities

• Teach GST 246. Global Impacts of Immigration; instruction may be online or face-to-face.
• Openings are filled on a semester-by-semester basis from a pool as needs arise.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in the subject area

18 graduate credit hours in the subject area

Job description

Adjunct Instructor: Core Curriculum - Global Studies

The Core Curriculum and Global Studies programs at St. Ambrose University (Davenport, Iowa), along with its affiliate, Mount Mercy University (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) seek qualified applicants to serve as adjunct instructors for Global Studies courses in the Core Curriculum. By applying, candidates will be considered for inclusion in an adjunct faculty pool. Positions are filled on a semester-by-semester basis, depending on programmatic needs.

Course Details and Format

Specific course assignments and formats, including online and face-to-face instruction, vary by semester based on teaching needs. Openings develop on a periodic basis.

We are seeking candidates with expertise and interest in teaching the following course:

• GST 246. Global Impacts of Immigration fulfills the Global Difference Core requirement. Guided by the question, "How does the global impact of immigration expand and transform our understanding of the value of difference, diversity, and socio-cultural identity?", this course examines immigration in global contexts and explores how historical and contemporary forces shape personal, collective, and institutional identities. The course examines narratives of immigration across literature, media, case studies, and personal testimonies, fostering intercultural competency and critical reflection on socio-cultural diversity.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must hold a master's degree or have completed at least 18 graduate credit hours in the specific subject area or a closely related field. Preference may be given to applicants with prior teaching experience.

Due to state employment regulations, candidates must reside in one of the following authorized states to be considered for online adjunct teaching assignments: AK, AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, LA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, ND, SD, TX, VA, WV, or WI. Candidates who reside outside of these states may not be eligible for appointment.

Our Mission

St. Ambrose University and its affiliate campuses, including Mount Mercy University, are an inclusive, Catholic, and diocesan community of learners. Together, we empower all members of our community to act courageously, seek wisdom through faith and reason, work for justice and mercy, and lead lives of service.

The Core Curriculum seeks to advance this mission by preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding to work courageously to create a just future.

St. Ambrose University and its affiliated institutions are equal opportunity employers.