Part-Time Religious Studies Adjunct — Christian Morality

University-of-Saint-Joseph; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 3,000 - 3,200; Part time

Job summary

University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to serve as part-time adjunct faculty in the Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies Department in West Hartford, CT. The role focuses on RELS 210: Introduction to Christian Morality, with in-person classes offered on MWF or Tue/Thu schedules.

Responsibilities include preparing lectures and assignments, grading, maintaining office hours, and participating in department meetings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in the specific discipline or related field when teaching undergraduate courses.
• Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph.
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2-6 credits designated as contact time with the students.
• Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments that align with the course syllabus.
• Grade all student assignments in a timely manner and provide feedback.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours and be available a minimum of one additional hour per week for student support.
• Attend program/department meetings as requested.
• Demonstrate knowledge of current methods and practices for college teaching and provide clear instruction.
• Learn and utilize technology offered at USJ to facilitate teaching.
• Meet all designated class periods in the semester as dictated by the academic calendar.
• Submit mid-semester and final grades to the Registrar’s Office within required time-frames.
• Provide a supportive atmosphere for student success.

Education

Master's degree or higher in the discipline

Regionally accredited institution

Prior teaching experience

Job description

University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to serve as part-time adjunct faculty in the Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies Department in West Hartford, CT. The role focuses on RELS 210: Introduction to Christian Morality, with in-person classes offered on MWF or Tue/Thu schedules.

Responsibilities include preparing lectures and assignments, grading, maintaining office hours, and participating in department meetings.