Faculty-Adjunct-English

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Work type:Part Time
Location:Providence, Rhode Island
Categories:Faculty, Academics, Academic Term, Campus Based

Summary

Prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods Prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods and assessments that support student learning.  Ensures that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches assigned course(s) by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, and addressing students questions and/or concerns
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
• Distributes to each student, in each course, a university approved syllabus that includes course objectives, texts, attendance policy and materials required for course and evaluation criteria
• Communicates early with any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling
• Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career development, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree in English or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution of higher education or other appropriate accreditation as determined by JWU 
• Ability to teach classes during daytime or evening hours
• Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Established record of or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching written and oral communication skills

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Official college/university transcripts are required prior to hire.

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for adjunct faculty, which will be hired on an as needed basis for the academic year. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Advertised:21 Mar 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Open until filled