Traditional Adjunct Instructor-English

Southern Nazarene University; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 11,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, OK invites applications for adjunct instructors in English. Appointments are made per course, with flexibility based on offerings and enrollments each semester. Adjuncts join a pool and teach at assigned days and times, contributing to general education outcomes.

The role emphasizes strong communication, reliable grading, and ability to work independently in a university setting, with responsibilities across planning, assessment, and LMS administration.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in English or 18 graduate credit hours in English.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in fast paced work environment.
• Typing and spelling competency.
• Experience with various computer software applications.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at assigned days and times.
• Plan lessons using division curriculum that address particular learning outcomes and the needs of students.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and assessment.
• Design, administer and grade assessments to measure student learning.
• Gather and submit a sample of course assignments as requested for documentation for SNU General Education Committee.
• Maintain accurate, up to date grading in Learning Management System.
• Maintain accurate, up to date attendance record in university required system.
• Set up and make proper use of a Learning Management System site for assigned course(s).
• Administer a final exam on the day and time scheduled by the university.
• Submit final grades as required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to provide quality customer service.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Typing and spelling competency

Education

Master’s Degree in English

18 graduate credit hours in English

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK 73008

Position Type: Adjunct Instructor

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Work Schedule: Class times, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. or Evening schedule (TBD)

Work Site: SNU Bethany Campus

Job Summary

The Division of Cultural & Communication Studies seeks adjuncts to join its adjunct pool for English. Adjunct faculty members are employed on a course-by-course basis, depending on the curricular offerings and course enrollments in any given semester.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at assigned days and times
• Plan lessons using division curriculum that address particular learning outcomes and the needs of students
• Use technology to enhance instruction and assessment
• Design, administer and grade assessments to measure student learning
• Gather and submit a sample of course assignments as requested for documentation for SNU General Education Committee
• Maintain accurate, up to date grading in Learning Management System
• Maintain accurate, up to date attendance record in university required system
• Set up and make proper use of a Learning Management System site for assigned course(s)
• Administer a final exam on the day and time scheduled by the university
• Submit final grades as required
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to provide quality customer service
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• An understanding of the importance for diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Master’s Degree in English or 18 credit hours in graduate level courses in English
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in fast paced work environment
• Typing and spelling competency
• Experience with various computer software applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal Degree in English
• Emphasis in Composition
• Experience in face-to-face classroom instruction at the undergraduate level
• Experience using discovery learning or inquiry-based learning for instruction
• Experience using the Canvas learning management system

Supervision Received

Receives supervision and work assignments from a designated chair, although other staff members in the unit may provide work direction.

Supervision Exercised

None

Benefits

This position is not eligible for benefits.