Engaging Humanities Adjunct Instructor

Recent Jobs; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach assigned courses, prepare course materials, and assess student work. You will provide timely, robust feedback and maintain accurate course records.

The role involves preparing LMS course sites, maintaining attendance and achievement data, and distributing syllabi with clear objectives and evaluation criteria. Collaboration with department chairs and counselors is expected for student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in humanities or a related field, or 18 graduate credits in the discipline plus a master's degree, from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned course(s), prepares materials and lesson plans, grades student work, and provides robust feedback in a timely manner.
• Maintains course site in the learning management system and updates grade center weekly.
• Maintains attendance and academic records according to university policies.
• Distributes a syllabus with objectives, texts, attendance policy, and evaluation criteria for each course.
• Communicates with students, department chair, and academic counselor regarding at-risk students.
• Refers students to campus resources for information, guidance, and support services.
• Populates faculty information system with teaching credentials and maintains data as needed.
• Attends faculty orientation and meetings; performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in humanities or related field and/or 18 graduate credits in the discipline plus a master's degree

Job description

Johnson & Wales University in Providence seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach assigned courses, prepare course materials, and assess student work. You will provide timely, robust feedback and maintain accurate course records.

The role involves preparing LMS course sites, maintaining attendance and achievement data, and distributing syllabi with clear objectives and evaluation criteria. Collaboration with department chairs and counselors is expected for student success.