Adjunct Instructor - Open Pool

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The English Department at Colorado State University is seeking an instructor with graduate-level credentials to teach College Composition and related English courses. The teaching load ranges from 1-4 sections per semester, with responsibilities including lectures, assignments, office hours, and grading.

Candidates should have proven college teaching experience in English studies and a PhD or equivalent for advanced courses.

Qualifications

• MA or MFA required.
• College teaching experience in English Studies (literature, composition, etc.) required.
• A PhD or equivalent is prerequisite for teaching advanced courses.

Responsibilities

• Preparing lectures, discussions, and course activities.
• Creating assignments and exercises.
• Holding regular scheduled office hours.
• Grading course materials and student assessment.

Skills

Teaching

Education

MA or MFA

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Position Summary: The English Department at CSU is a vibrant and diverse place. It is home to poets and linguists, literacy researchers and teacher educators, novelists and literary scholars, composition specialists and writers of creative nonfiction. We share a passion for exploring the multiple and dynamic ways that the English language is used to meet the demands of life in the twenty-first century. The teaching load for instructors is 1-4 sections each semester. Typically, instructors will teach College Composition, and a range of other composition and lower-division English classes.

Salary Range: $46,000 - $48,000

Essential Job Duties:

• Preparing lectures, discussions, and course activities.
• Creating Assignments and exercises.
• Holding regular scheduled office hours.
• Grading course materials and student assessment.

Conditions of Employment: Preemployment criminal background check (required for new hires). Supervision: This position will not supervise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MA or MFA required.
• College teaching experience in English Studies (literature, composition, etc.) required.
• A PhD or equivalent is prerequisite for teaching advanced courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as instructor of English courses.

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

Background Check Policy Statement

Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.

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