Adjunct Faculty - English

Position Summary

Mount Mary University invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Instructor of English to teach first-year composition and related writing courses. The successful candidate will teach one or more sections of first-year writing as part of a cohorted model. Adjunct faculty are expected to provide high-quality instruction, maintain regular communication with students, assess student learning effectively, and collaborate with department faculty to support student success and the mission of Mount Mary University. Primary Responsibilities: · Provide high-quality instruction to students · Effectively assess student learning · Maintain regular communication with students using both email and Mount Mary University's LMS · Collaborate with department faculty to support student success and the mission of Mount Mary University · Participate in group assessment for the composition program Skills and Experience: · Familiarity with current composition pedagogy and student-centered pedagogy · Experience working with students from a wide range of backgrounds, including first-generation college students, multilingual writers, and students from historically underrepresented communities · Demonstrated commitment to promoting inclusiveness and cultural competence · Experience and understanding of current issues and developments in higher education · Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Qualifications

· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions. · A master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies or a closely related field · College-level teaching experience is preferred Physical Demands: · Must sit, walk or stand · Some repetitive motion may be required Working Conditions: · Varying workflow; sometimes stressful with high workload times of the year · Complete work required within a limited time Mount Mary University encourages applications from all qualified candidates and is vitally committed to all aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values. For more information about diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mount Mary please visit http://www.mtmary.edu/about/diversity