Adjunct Instructor of English

Cumberland University; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN, seeks an Adjunct Instructor of English to teach writing workshops and Composition I and II courses. The position involves engaging with traditional and non-traditional students on campus and at dual enrollment sites.

The ideal candidate will have a completed Master’s degree in English and demonstrate effective teaching strategies. The role is available for Fall and Spring semesters.

Qualifications

• Evidence of rigorous, creative, and effective teaching at the collegiate level.
• Completed Master’s degree in English or related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach English writing workshops and English Composition I and II courses.
• Engage both traditional and non-traditional university students.
• Use creative instructional strategies to improve educational outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Personal agency

Organizational skills

Creative instructional strategies

Education

Completed Master’s degree in English

18 graduate hours in English

Job description

Position Title

Adjunct Instructor of English

Location

Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN 37087

Hours per Week

Not to exceed 37

Posting Date

Open Until Filled

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Job Type

Adjunct Instructor

Position Purpose

Applications are sought for adjunct instructors of English writing workshop and English Composition I and II courses. Courses may be taught on campus and/or at dual enrollment sites in area high schools. These courses are options for the fulfillment of the Cumberland University's General Education Core.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated inter- and intrapersonal skills, especially in engaging with traditional and non-traditional university students.
• Evidence of high level of personal agency and initiative.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Successful use of multiple creative instructional strategies and technologies in the classroom and online to improve educational outcomes of diverse learners.

Experience

Evidence of rigorous, creative, and effective teaching at the collegiate level.

Education

Completed Master’s degree in English. 18 graduate hours in English as part of a Master’s degree in a related field may be accepted with other exceptional qualifications.

Additional Information

Available for Fall and Spring semesters on site at the main campus in Lebanon, TN and potentially at high school site(s) in Wilson County TN for dual enrollment courses.