Adjunct Instructor: Poetry & Professional Communication

Drake; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 4,500 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

Drake University in Des Moines, IA invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach a lower-level writing course, Reading and Writing Poetry, and a Professional Communication section. Each course will enroll about 20 students, with 1.5 office hours weekly and class times MW 3:30–4:45 pm and TR 3:30–4:45 pm.

Minimum qualifications include an MA in a related field; prior teaching experience is preferred. Applicants must apply online with a resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• MA in a related field is required.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower-level Writing: Reading and Writing Poetry (enrollment ~20).
• Teach Professional Communication (enrollment ~20).
• Maintain 1.5 office hours per week for each course and schedule classes MW 3:30-4:45 pm and TR 3:30-4:45 pm.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Education

MA in related field

Job description

Drake University in Des Moines, IA invites applications for an adjunct faculty position to teach a lower-level writing course, Reading and Writing Poetry, and a Professional Communication section. Each course will enroll about 20 students, with 1.5 office hours weekly and class times MW 3:30–4:45 pm and TR 3:30–4:45 pm.

Minimum qualifications include an MA in a related field; prior teaching experience is preferred. Applicants must apply online with a resume and cover letter.