Part Time Adjunct-English

Grand View University; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand View University’s Department of English invites applications for a pool of part-time instructors to teach writing and literature courses. Most classes are traditional daytime, with occasional evening or online offerings.

Instructors design courses and contribute to mentoring and professional development. Candidates should have teaching experience and hold a master’s degree in English or related field, with PhD preferred.

Qualifications

• Had teaching experience in higher education.
• Strong writing and communication skills required.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of writing and literature courses as needed.
• Develop course design and contribute to mentoring and professional development.
• Participate in the department's efforts to support student success and linguistic justice.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong writing skills

Excellent communication

Diversity awareness

Online/evening teaching

Education

Master's degree in English

Job description

The Department of English at Grand View University is seeking part-time instructors to teach a range of writing and literature courses. Most of the courses are traditional, face-to-face, day classes, but there are occasional opportunities to teach evening or online courses as well. Courses includes (but are not limited to): he Department of English at Grand View University is seeking part-time instructors to teach a range of writing and literature courses. The majority of the courses are traditional, day classes, but there are occasional opportunities to teach evening or online courses as well. Courses includes (but are not limited to):ENGL 100: English Literacies: This course focuses on the development of functional literacy skills- reading and writing- and helps students advance both for the needs of university work.ENGL 101: First Year Composition: This course emphasizes the process model of writing, argument structure, and research.ENGL 111: Interpretation of Literature: This course focuses on helping students enjoy, analyze, and communicate their interpretations of a range of literary genres.ENGL 212: Good & Evil: This course is thematic and focuses on core ethical and philosophical questions about the nature of good and evil.ENGL 309: Writing for Business: This advanced writing course focuses on the rhetoric of business reports through analysis of audience, context, and purpose.The Department prides itself on opportunities for instructors to develop their teaching through course design. We also offer mentoring and professional development opportunities for all instructors.Candidates should have teaching experience and hold a master’s degree in English or related field (PhD preferred). The English Department is dedicated to linguistic justice and student success. The ideal candidate will abide by and uphold these core values in their teaching and scholarship.This is a continuous job posting to establish a qualified pool of part-time instructors on an as-needed basis semester-to-semester.APPLICATION:Review of applications will begin immediately. All applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for 3 references.All applicants must apply through our online application system.A pre-employment background check is required.Master's degree in English or a related field required (PhD preferred).Teaching experience in higher education.Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students.Experience working with diverse populations.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in teaching online or evening courses.Familiarity with diverse teaching methodologies.Commitment to inclusive teaching practices.