Adjunct Instructor - Prison Education Program

Lake Superior State University; Michigan; On-site; USD 15,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant? Not provided

Job summary

Lake Superior State University is seeking adjunct instructors for its Prison Education program to empower incarcerated students through transformative learning. As an adjunct instructor, you will design and deliver undergraduate courses across Business, English, Math, and Communication, in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We welcome educators with a Masters in the relevant field and demonstrated teaching experience; ABD or doctorate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in the respective discipline and evidence of experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver undergraduate courses in Business, English, Math, and Communication to incarcerated students.
• Create inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students.
• Adhere to program and university policies while maintaining academic standards.

Education

Master's Degree in respective discipline

ABD or doctorate in discipline

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor - Prison Education Program

VP Area

Academic Affairs

Department

Provost Office

Job Summary/Basic Function

Lake Superior State University is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as adjunct faculty members in our Prison Education program. As an adjunct instructor, you will have the unique opportunity to empower incarcerated individuals through transformative learning experiences. We welcome applications from enthusiastic educators with a commitment to fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Courses span a wide range of disciplines, but focus on Business, English, Math, & Communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in respective discipline and evidence of experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ABD or doctorate in discipline with 3 or more years of experience teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Experience teaching incarcerated individuals.

Physical Demands

Typical demands of teaching for the university level exist, with the ability to stand up to 4 hours in a single class sessions. The ability to manage the physical demands of credits per semester.
The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

Work Hours

variable

Advertised

25 Apr 2024 Eastern Daylight Time