Part Time - English Composition - Adjunct Instructor

Penn State University; Spring Ridge (PA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Berks invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Lecturer of Composition. Teaching assignments may include day or evening classes, on a semester-by-semester basis.

Requirements include a Master's degree (MA in English or related field preferred) and prior experience teaching at the college level. The candidate should demonstrate a commitment to high-quality, student-centered instruction and enthusiasm for multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• MA in English or related field preferred; postsecondary teaching experience desired.
• Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment.
• Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach 1-3 classes (3 credits each; up to 9 credits per semester) on a semester-by-semester basis.
• Teach day or evening classes as needed depending on expertise.

Skills

Master's degree training

Postsecondary teaching experience

Student-centered instruction

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MA in English or related field

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State Berks invites applications for part-time academic job of Adjunct Lecturer of Composition. Teaching assignments may require teaching day or evening classes, as needed. This is a part-time, adjunct faculty opening.

Job Duties

• Teach 1-3 classes (3 credits each; up to a maximum of 9 credits per semester) on a semester-by-semester basis first year writing, advanced writing, business writing, and/or rhetoric depending on expertise.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree and experience is required.
• Must have completed MA in English or a related field required and experience teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred.
• Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is desired.
• Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important.

To be considered, candidates must apply electronically on the Penn State jobs site and submit the following:

• A cover letter of application detailing relevant qualifications for this opening.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references if requested.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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