Adjunct Faculty, English - (ADJ000710) Adjunct Faculty, English Department Name:D0009 English
Description
The University of Houston-Downtown Department of English seeks qualified and committed teachers for the position of Adjunct Faculty in our Composition Program, with the possibility of teaching ENG 1301 and/or ENG 1302.
We're also interested in instructors who can teach during the 8-week 1 and 8-week 2 sessions.
Two signed letters of reference on official letterhead will be required from candidates considered for hire but are not needed in the initial application. The departmental Assistant Chair will inform candidates about how and when to submit the letters.
Official transcripts will be required from candidates considered for hire.
Qualifications
PhD or MA in English (or directly related discipline)
About University of Houston Downtown
The second-largest university in Houston, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown. Led by President Loren J. Blanchard, UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future.
Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in size, scope, and service, now offering 46 bachelor’s and 11 master’s degree programs and 17 fully online programs within its four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences & Technology.
UHD educates approximately 15,000 students annually. With more than 77% of UHD’s students coming directly from Harris County, UHD is not just a university in Houston, but Houston’s University and an Anchor Institution for the region.
UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military-Friendly School. While the student population is largely Hispanic at 53% and African-American at 20%, more than 64 countries are represented. Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and its graduates have the lowest student loan debt in the state. Importantly, 70% of UHD freshman students are the first in their families to attend college.
UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Woodlands.
UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College-Woodlands.
Required Attachments by Candidate: Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Schedule
: Part-time
Job Posting
: Mar 7, 2023, 12:46:39 PM
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