Humanities Adjuncts Prison Education

University of Saint Mary; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Saint Mary is seeking Adjunct instructors to teach in the Prison Education Program on-site at one of the prison facilities. Courses include Communications, Theology, Art History, History and English; all classes are taught in-person and require credentialing and a background check.

Responsibilities include preparing syllabi, delivering classroom content, timely grading, and maintaining an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• MA in the content field or master’s degree + 18 graduate credits in content area.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to prison rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person as assigned at one of the Prison facilities.
• Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum appropriate for the course assigned
• Maintain effective and timely student assessment and feedback
• Maintain an inclusive educational environment to serve all learners
• Maintain student attendance records in accordance with university policy
• Submit mid-term and final grades on time
• Demonstrate professionalism with students, faculty, staff, and administration
• Complete required training, including Engage LMS
• Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

MA in content field or master’s degree + 18 graduate credits in content area

Job description

The Adjuncts will teach in the Prison Education Program. Content areas include: Communications, Theology, Art History, History, and English to meet the General Education requirements offered within the Prison Education Programs. All courses are taught in-person. Faculty must be credentialed in the area of instruction and must be able to pass a background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach classes in-person as assigned at one of the Prison facilities.
• Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum appropriate for the course assigned
• Maintain effective and timely student assessment and feedback
• Manage and foster an inclusive educational environment to serve all learners
• Maintain student attendance records in accordance with university policy
• Submit mid-term and final grades on time
• Demonstrate professionalism with students, faculty, staff, and administration
• Timely attendance at all required training, Division meetings, and university-related meetings
• Complete all required training, including training on Engage LMS
• Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• MA in the content field or master’s degree + 18 graduate credits in content area
  • Communications – Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communications
  • Theology
  • Art History and Art Appreciation
  • English – Composition and Literature
  • History
• Minimum of three years teaching at the college level required.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to prison rehabilitation.
• Philosophically aligned with the mission and values of USM
• Experience working in a prison preferred.
• Ability to pass Department of Corrections/KBI background check required.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer