Posting Details
Position Information Working Title: Part-time Faculty First-Year Composition and Reading Department English
Full Time or Part Time: Part-Time Position Number:
Purpose of Position The Writing Instruction Program housed in the Department of English is seeking part-time adjunct faculty. Faculty members might teach first-year writing or reading courses, including co-requisite courses with reading or writing support and reading. These positions report to the Director of the Writing Instruction Program.
Primary 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.
Qualifications Masters Degree in English or a closely related field with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in English. Strong background in and evidence of teaching composition and reading and working with first-year students. Experience teaching co-requisite writing courses and/or experience teaching non-native speakers is desired as is a commitment to intercultural competence and inclusive excellence.
The pay for a three-credit course varies slightly based on years of experience and education, but is projected to be between $2700 and $3000 per three-credit course. In addition, the position is designed for candidates planning to seek permanent positions elsewhere. The department will provide mentoring and performance reviews as well as support for continuing job searches.
Minimum Education Masters Degree Preferred Education Masters Degree
Posting Detail Information Requisition Number: 2022F640 Job Open Date: Job Close Date: Quick Link: https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/12058
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Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae References Scholarly Work Evidence of teaching style and effectiveness Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents Other Cover Letter Letter of Application Statement of Teaching Interest Brief Statement of Professional Goals