Adjunct Instructors in the Division of English

University of Dubuque; Asbury (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dubuque seeks an instructor to teach 1–3 sections of English for Spring 2027, meeting the general education core requirements. Courses include ENG 101, ENG 104, ENG 112, each meeting three times weekly for 50 minutes.

You will develop syllabi, deliver lectures, assess student work, provide feedback, and coordinate with the English department to meet course objectives and standards. A master's degree in English is required, along with ability to integrate technology and work with a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English or related field.
• Ability to integrate technology into instruction.
• Ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Teaching experience or demonstrated potential.

Responsibilities

• Teach lectures, demonstrations, and discussions to support learning.
• Prepare outlines, syllabi, and lesson plans to meet course objectives.
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback; submit grades.
• Maintain departmental course standards and communicate with the coordinator.
• Perform other duties in support of the University's Mission.

Skills

Subject-matter mastery

Adapt to changes in education

Professional demeanor

Written and verbal communication

Commitment to university values

Education

Master's degree in English or related field

Job description

Description

Teach one to three sections of English courses that meetrequirements in the university’s general education core for Spring2027.

• ENG 101 Composition and Rhetoric
• ENG 104 Introduction to Research Writing
• ENG 112 Introduction to Literature

Each of these classes meets three times a week for 50minutes.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach relevant course content through lectures, demonstrations,class discussions, and other appropriate instructional methods thatsupport effective teaching and learning
• Work in consultation with the department to prepare courseoutlines, syllabi, and lesson plans designed to meet thedepartmental course objectives
• Assess student learning, evaluating learner submissions in atimely manner, providing constructive feedback, and submittinggrades and course-related reports as requested by theUniversity
• Maintain departmental course standards and communicateregularly with the position coordinator
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University’s Mission

Position Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate mastery of subject matter of English compositionand/or literature.
• Adapt to changes in the educational landscape, such as newtechnologies and educational standards
• Maintain professional and collegial behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the university's philosophy,mission, and core values

Requirements:

• Minimum of a master's degree in English or a relatedfield.
• Ability to utilize and integrate technology into contentdelivery and assessment techniques
• Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population ofstudents both in and outside the classroom
• Prior teaching experience or demonstrated evidence of teachingpotential