Humanities Adjunct

CP01 Chatham University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University invites qualified candidates to apply for adjunct instructor opportunities in the humanities. Instructors will teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses, collaborate to align content with departmental goals, and mentor students through office hours and ongoing support.

Ideal applicants hold a master's degree in a relevant field, with doctoral candidates and those with teaching experience in diverse contexts encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• PhD/doctorate preferred for certain courses.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels in humanities.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate level courses in humanities disciplines.
• Collaborate with other faculty to align course content with departmental goals.
• Hold office hours and provide mentorship to students.
• Participate in adjunct instructor training sessions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring students

Curriculum alignment

Education

Master's degree

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Chatham University welcomes your interest in employment opportunities and encourages you to review open positions. Please note that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications. Chatham University seeks to fill Adjunct Instructor opportunities in the Humanities curriculum. Individuals with professional experience and training in the areas of English/ Literature Studies, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese), Philosophy, and Women's and Gender Studies are encouraged to apply. The Humanities curriculum aligns with the University's core values of sustainability, community engagement, and inclusion. Instructors may utilize a variety of teaching methods to promote student engagement such as experiential learning, group discussion, project work, simulations, case analysis, field trips, guest lectures, multimedia, or other techniques. Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Position Summary

Adjunct positions will be filled as needed in Humanities. We welcome adjunct faculty who bring creativity, enthusiasm and a collaborative approach to their teaching and course development.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate level courses in humanities disciplines
• Consulting and collaborating with other faculty to align course content with departmental teaching goals and objectives
• Holding office hours and being available to students for additional support and mentorship
• Participating in adjunct instructor training sessions

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a master's degree in a relevant field

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a doctoral degree in a relevant field
• Candidates with college teaching and mentoring experience
• Candidates with professional and/or lived experiences that advance the university's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.