Part-Time, Single Term Instructor - General Studies

Cleveland State University; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland State University is seeking part-time single term instructors for its General Studies Program. Instructors will teach courses with responsibilities capped at nine credit hours per semester, working on a flexible contract basis.

The university values equal opportunity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree in related fields and may have expertise in adult education and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or relevant professional experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the General Studies Program.
• Maintain teaching responsibilities within a maximum of nine credit hours per semester.
• Work on a semester-by-semester basis per contract.

Education

Master’s degree in Humanities, Sciences, Education or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Division of Interdisciplinary and General Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for part-time single term instructors to teach courses in our General Studies Program.

The University is opening this posting for the purposes of establishing a pool of candidates, from which to select part-time instructor candidates.

Throughout the academic year, individuals may be contacted by the department to further discuss positions available, on an as needed, semester by semester basis.

Service as a part-time single term instructor does not accrue tenure rights. Part-time single term instructors serve by the mutual agreement expressed in each successive contract executed and are engaged to teach at the convenience of the university.

A part-time single term instructor shall not have teaching responsibilities exceeding nine credit hours per semester, and no other responsibilities such as to accrue to full-time faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the General Studies Program.
• Maintain teaching responsibilities within a maximum of nine credit hours per semester.
• Work on a semester-by-semester basis per contract with the university.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Humanities, Sciences, Education or related field (in rare cases where an exception can be justified on academic grounds, professional experience may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree in the field).

Preferred Qualifications

• Competency in adult education, mentoring, curriculum development and customization, bridging academic concepts with practical work experience, prior learning and portfolio evaluation.

Equal Opportunity

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.