NKU Beta Gamma Sigma
Location
Highland Heights, Kentucky
Salary
$2,700 - $3,000 / YEAR
Teach between one and three honors courses per semester focusing on college writing and reading. Provide student support through office hours and align curriculum with university learning outcomes.
A Master's or PhD is preferred, along with experience teaching writing or reading to first-year college students. Experience with interdisciplinary research and learning is also desired.
Position Title: Part-time Faculty, Honors College Position Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
The Honors College at NKU is seeking part-time adjunct faculty. Faculty members will teach honors courses. These positions report to the Associate Dean of the Honors College. Duties: 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. Preferred Education and Skills: Master’s or PhD Experience teaching writing/reading and/or working with first-year college students Experience with interdisciplinary research and learning The pay for a three-credit varies slightly based on years of experience and education but is projected to be between $2700 and $3000 per three-credit course.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume References Evidence of teaching effectiveness or teaching philosophy Work Environment & Physical Demands: Why Work at Northern Kentucky University At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars—Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement—aren’t just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter—NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day. Introduce yourself and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. About NKU Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.
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Market context
Part-time Honors College faculty roles in Kentucky often reflect steady demand for instructors who can support first-year writing and reading in a rigorous academic setting. These positions are competitive because colleges may prefer candidates with a master’s or PhD, plus teaching experience and interdisciplinary research or learning experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to show concrete first-year teaching examples.