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

Clarkson University; Village of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Clarkson University is seeking adjunct instructors for the Clarkson Seminar, a 3-credit critical thinking and writing course for first-year students. Instructors develop their own themes and readings within an interdisciplinary framework.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV or resume, and contact information for 3 professional references. This role is an adjunct, non-tenure-track position based at Clarkson's campus in Potsdam, NY.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Experience teaching in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach a Clarkson Seminar (3-credit course) for first-year students.
• Create and select themes and readings tailored to interdisciplinary exploration.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

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.

To apply, please submit cover letter, CV or resume, and names and contact information for 3 professional references.

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.

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.