Online English Adjunct Faculty

ECPI University; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition scholarship program

Health Advocate

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts

IPad/Computer Purchase Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

ECPI University seeks an adjunct English faculty member to deliver practical hands-on instruction through Canvas LMS in a dynamic online setting. Candidates should bring real industry experience and be available evenings and weekends to support adult learners.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in English (or equivalent with 18 graduate hours) and 3–5 years of relevant industry work, with 2 years online teaching experience preferred. Canvas LMS proficiency is desirable.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited educational institution.
• 3-5 years industry experience required; 10-15 years career industry experience preferred; industry experience within the last 5 years.
• 2 years online teaching/curriculum experience, and strong online webinar presentation skills a plus.
• Canvas LMS experience preferred; ability to teach in a 5-week accelerated environment and support online learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical hands‑on instruction through Canvas LMS in an engaging online learning environment.
• Teach one live session each week and hold one live office hour per week via Zoom.
• Support busy adult learners, available evenings and weekends.
• Troubleshoot software or technical concerns for students and be the first point of contact.
• Deliver instruction that aligns with learning outcomes and industry relevance.

Skills

Student-centric instruction

Online teaching

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in English

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in English

Tools

Canvas LMS

Zoom

Job description

Since 1966, ECPI University’s employees have been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through our unique education model. If you are looking for an opportunity to share your industry experience, provide practical hands‑on instruction, and make a real difference in our students’ lives, ECPI University may be for you.

We are seeking English professionals to join our faculty team. As a faculty member, you'll provide practical hands‑on instruction through the Canvas LMS in an engaging learning environment, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies in order to enhance the learning experience of our students and achieve learning outcomes.

Our terms are five weeks long and offer faculty the perfect environment in which to share their specific industry experiences to help students achieve learning outcomes. Candidates must be available evenings and weekends to support our busy adult learners.

Education:

• Master’s degree in English or a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited educational institution.

Experience:

• 3-5 years industry experience required;
• 10-15 years career industry experience preferred.
• Industry experience must be within the last 5 years.
• 2 years online teaching/curriculum experience, and strong online webinar presentation skills a plus.
• Canvas LMS experience preferred.

Required Skills:

• Experience in a student‑centric and hands‑on learning environment
• The highest levels of integrity at all times.
• Able to work in a 5 week course accelerated environment
• Approachable and builds rapport quickly
• Attentive listener, and able to see multiple perspectives
• First point of contact to troubleshoot software or technical concerns for students.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills.

Online Faculty Technical Requirements:

• Reliable high‑speed internet required
• Responsible for supplying your own windows‑based computer and webcam.
• Your computer system must pass the ECPI University minimum requirements test.
• Required to teach one live session each week and hold one live office hour per week via Zoom

Benefits of Employment

ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits for part‑time employees or adjunct faculty, some of which are highlighted below:

• Competitive compensation
• Tuition scholarship program available to Adjunct faculty members and their immediate family members after one year of service and has taught at least seven (7) terms
• Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts
• IPad/Computer Purchase Program
• Employee Referral Program

ECPI University is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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