English Adjunct

University of Saint Francis; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Saint Francis seeks an English Adjunct to teach in the Humanities, Faith, and Liberal Arts Pathway. The role involves developing and delivering curriculum for online and classroom courses under a one-semester appointment.

Under the Division Director of Humanities and Social Sciences, the adjunct will assess and align instruction with program objectives, while upholding university policies and standards for student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in English preferred.
• Experience teaching in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, and implements curriculum in classroom and online settings.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates instruction.
• Coordinates with program objectives for online and classroom delivery.
• Adheres to university policies and maintains professional standards.

Skills

Curriculum design

Online teaching

Classroom instruction

Assessment design

Education

Master’s Degree in English

Job description

POSITION TITLE:

English Adjunct

DEPARTMENT:

Humanities, Faith, and Liberal Arts Pathway

POSITION STATUS:

Adjunct

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Division Director of Humanities and Social Sciences

Mission

The University of Saint Francis offers formation of the whole person by providing an encounter with the heart and mind of Jesus Christ so that God, who is Love, may be loved. Through our Catholic identity, Franciscan charism, and liberal arts tradition, we prepare students for personal and professional lives of virtue, service, and joy.

Saint Francis core values are the standards of behavior for every member of the university. They reflect those of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration and bring their charism to the university.

• Ceaseless Adoration – We adore God and interact with others in a way that honors His Presence.
• Generous Love – we spend time in community, give of ourselves, and accept help from others.
• Franciscan Joy – we delight in the simple things and give thanks in all circumstances.

The University of Saint Francis promotes and celebrates the Catholic identity and Franciscan charism of the institution with an invitation to students, faculty and staff of all faiths. This God-centered and student-focused approach invites all employees to be a part of the formation of the whole person (students and colleagues) in a learning and working environment where character development and faith formation are as essential as academic achievement. Molding well-rounded, faith-filled, ethical leaders is the essence of the university’s approach and all employees are expected to engage in a way that fulfills and furthers the mission.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of the Humanities, Faith, and Liberal Arts Pathway, adjunct faculty receive a one-semester appointment in teaching. Faculty members assess, plan, implement and evaluate instruction for students in online and classroom settings in coordination with established course and program objectives.

Major Responsibilities and Activities

• Develops, designs, and implements curriculum in classroom and online settings.
• Adheres to all applicable university academic and employment policies identified in the Employee and Faculty handbooks and academic catalogs
• Respects the moral and religious beliefs of the university and students; uses discretion when expressing personal beliefs and views
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of the Humanities, Faith, and Liberal Arts Pathway.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in English preferred

Experience

• Experience teaching in higher education preferred