Gen Ed Instructor (English)

Neumont University; Utah; On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Neumont University is seeking adjunct instructors to teach English in one or more courses. Courses begin March 30 and run 10 weeks, meeting Mon/Thu 6pm–7:50pm on site downtown.

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or higher in a related field with 15 credit hours in the subject; teaching experience is preferred but not required. Responsibilities include developing materials, grading, and actively engaging students through practical learning.

Qualifications

• Masters degree or higher degree in related field from an accredited college institution PLUS 15 credit hours in the specific subject to be taught
• Teaching experience preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Implement best practices in teaching and project based learning
• Submit all new teaching materials to Neumont vault upon completion of each course
• Work with supervisor to identify areas for personal development and course improvement
• Utilize feedback from mid quarter and end of quarter evaluations to improve teaching
• Identify innovative teaching methods to solve curricular problems
• Teach material defined in the course description and syllabus
• Maintain and meet the listed student learning goals
• Utilize the Neumont LMS to keep an updated syllabus course materials and grades
• Provide a safe learning environment for students
• Answer and deal respectfully with student complaints and problems
• Use effective assessments that measure student learning
• Provide timely and accurate feedback to students assignments exams projects etc

Skills

Teaching

Education

Master's degree in related field

15 credit hours in the subject

Job description

Neumont University is looking for multiple adjuncts to teach in one or more of the following areas English

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree or higher degree in related field from an accredited college institution PLUS 15 credit hours in the specific subject to be taught

Teaching experience preferred but not required

TIME COMMITMENT

Courses begin March 30th and 10 weeks long depending on the course. Monday Thursday 6pm to 7:50pm

Adjuncts may spend up to 10 hours a week outside of class doing grading and familiarizing themselves with the curriculum. This time commitment lessens once they get the hang of teaching. Courses are taught on site at our downtown SLC location exception during social isolating

ADVANTAGES TO BEING A NEUMONT FACULTY MEMBER

As a Neumont instructor you will develop leadership and mentoring skills that will enhance your career It can be a very rewarding experience as you Improve the lives of students from across the nation through the power of educationHave an opportunity to give back through educating the next generation of tech expertsExperience the light turn on in your students eyes as you teach and they experience true understandingBe a part of a computer science institution that focuses on creating software engineers that can DO not just theorizeDevelop your teachingmentoring skillsFaculty at Neumont University are responsible for educating students in accordance with the Neumont teaching methodology which focuses on active learning and engaging students in the learning environment Faculty members are also responsible for grading and providing valuable feedback to students in a timely manner mentoring students in groups or individually evaluating curriculum adapting coursework and materials as necessary to meet student learning needs and other activities related to effective instruction

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO

• Implement best practices in teaching and project based learning
• Submit all new teaching materials to Neumont vault upon completion of each course
• Work with supervisor to identify areas for personal development and course improvement
• Utilize feedback from mid quarter and end of quarter evaluations to improve teaching
• Identify innovative teaching methods to solve curricular problems
• Teach material defined in the course description and syllabus
• Maintain and meet the listed student learning goals
• Utilize the Neumont LMS to keep an updated syllabus course materials and grades
• Provide a safe learning environment for students
• Answer and deal respectfully with student complaints and problems
• Use effective assessments that measure student learning
• Provide timely and accurate feedback to students assignments exams projects etc

FAQ

Ive never taught before am I qualified to teach

We hire industry professionals and help them learn how to be good teachers Our project based curriculum means fewer lectures and more hands on practice Instructors must have at least 4 years of industry experience and a bachelors degree in a tech related field An additional 4 years of outstanding experience and contributions to the field may be substituted for a formal degree

Neumont University is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws

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