English (On-line) Dual Enrollment Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fairmont (WV); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an English (Online) Dual Enrollment Adjunct to teach online courses at Fairmont State University. This role involves preparing course materials and engaging high school students in active learning while providing timely feedback.

The ideal candidate should possess at least 18 graduate hours in the subject area, along with prior teaching experience at college and high school levels. Commitment to quality teaching and effective communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 18 hours of graduate work in the subject area of the course(s) to be taught.
• Prior teaching experience at both college/university and high school levels is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the subject area.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses and meet all designated class periods.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, lectures, and assignments.
• Engage students in active learning and facilitate class discussions.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to excellence in teaching

Education

Master’s degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

English (Online) Dual Enrollment Adjunct

Fairmont State University seeks highly motivated professional educators to deliver online English courses to its Dual Enrollment student population. Dual Enrollment students are high school students enrolled in university coursework, receiving both college credit and credit toward high school graduation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as scheduled and meet all designated class periods.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, lectures, and assignments.
• Engage students in active learning and facilitate meaningful class discussions.
• Assess student learning through examinations, quizzes, and other assignments.
• Provide timely feedback to students and maintain records of their progress.
• Maintain regular office hours for student consultation and support.
• Submit assessment reporting data and materials and participate in departmental assessment activities, as required by supervisor.
• Post syllabus and maintain gradebook in Blackboard or other official online course delivery platform.
• Coordinate on-site student activities and evaluation with cooperating high school facilitators, as needed.
• Participate in Dual Enrollment faculty development offerings.

Minimum Required Education

• At least 18 hours of graduate work in the subject area of the course(s) to be taught. (Master’s degree or higher preferred.) All credits or degrees must be from a regionally or nationally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, or equivalent.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at both the college/university level and the high school level is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the subject area of the course(s) to be taught.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and student-centered teaching.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Quality Matters certification preferred.

Special Conditions

• Part-time faculty are appointed only for the current semester in which they are teaching, and no guarantees are made for continuing employment.
• Due to Affordable Care Act provisions, adjunct employees may not work more than nine (9) credit hours per semester TOTAL, or 27 hours per week. The hours can be divided between Fairmont State and another WV public institution/agency, but the total credit hours must still equal nine or fewer or 27 hpw or fewer.

Employment Location

Main campus, regional sites, or online learning depending on position.

Job Open Date

04/01/2025

Job Close Date

06/27/2027