Internal ONLY (Exempt Staff or Faculty)- Instructor UNIV 190

Clarkson University; Town of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,100; Part time

Job summary

Clarkson University’s Department of Arts, Culture & Technology invites adjunct instructors for the Clarkson Seminar, a 3‑credit, first‑year course in critical thinking and writing. Instructors develop their own themes and readings, guiding students through interdisciplinary inquiry.

Clarkson University is a research‑intensive institution located in the Saint Lawrence River Valley, offering a broad array of programs and a strong focus on experiential learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree.
• Preferred qualifications: experience teaching in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Develop themes for the Clarkson Seminar and select readings.
• Guide first‑year students through interdisciplinary critical thinking and writing.

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Pay Range

Starting from USD $5,500.00/Yr.

Overview

The Department of Arts, Culture & Technology at Clarkson University seeks adjunct instructors for the Clarkson Seminar a 3 credit critical thinking and writing course for first year students. This is an interdisciplinary course focused on exploring big themes from multiple perspectives. Each instructor develops their own themes and chooses their own readings.

About Clarkson:

Clarkson University is a research-intensive institution with a pre-professional teaching mission in engineering, business and the sciences. Located in the Saint Lawrence River Valley, between the Adirondack high peaks and Ottawa and Montreal, Clarkson University provides easy access to both outdoor recreation and international social and cultural opportunities.

About the ACT Department:

The Department of Arts, Culture, and Technology (ACT) is an interdisciplinary department that cuts across the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The department offers minors and courses in fields including history, political science, literature, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, communications, digital arts, and more. Nearly every Clarkson undergraduate takes Common Experience and elective courses with the ACT Department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree

Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching in higher education.

Physical Demands

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety

Health & Safety:All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants:An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records