Traditional Adjunct Instructor-English

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

Essential Functions:

• 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.  
• 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

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BENEFITS

This position is not eligible for benefits.