Part-time Faculty, Honors College

Northern Kentucky University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 30,132 - 33,480; Part time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University’s Honors College is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach honors courses. These positions report to the Associate Dean and provide engaging learning experiences for first‑year students.

Responsibilities include teaching 1–3 classes (three to nine hours) per semester, holding office hours, and aligning coursework with program outcomes. A Master’s or PhD is preferred, with demonstrated teaching effectiveness in writing/reading.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience teaching writing/reading and working with first‑year students.
• Experience with interdisciplinary research and learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach between three and nine hours (1–3 classes) of college writing and/or reading per semester.
• Provide support to students through office hours.
• Align assignments and curriculum with programmatic and university student learning outcomes.

Skills

Teaching college writing

Student support

Interdisciplinary learning

Education

Master’s or PhD

Job description

Position Title: Part‑time Faculty, Honors College

Position Type: Fixed Term

About the Role

The Honors College at NKU is seeking part‑time adjunct faculty. Faculty members will teach honors courses. These positions report to the Associate Dean of the Honors College.

Duties

• Teach between three and nine hours (1–3 classes) of college writing and/or reading per semester.
• Provide support to students through office hours.
• Align assignments and curriculum with programmatic and university student learning outcomes.

Preferred Education and Skills

• Master’s or PhD.
• Experience teaching writing/reading and/or working with first‑year college students.
• Experience with interdisciplinary research and learning.

Compensation

The pay for a three‑credit course varies slightly based on years of experience and education but is projected to be between $2,700 and $3,000.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
• References.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness or teaching philosophy.