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Part Time Adjunct-English

GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY·Des Moines, Iowa

Other·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Instructors are responsible for teaching a range of writing and literature courses, including composition and business writing. They are also expected to engage in course design and uphold the department's values of linguistic justice and student success.

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  • DES MOINES, IA 50316The Department of English at Grand View University is seeking part-time instructors to teach a range of writing and literature courses. Most of the courses are traditional, face-to-face, day classes, but there are occasional opportunities to teach evening or online courses as well.
  • Courses includes (but are not limited to): he Department of English at Grand View University is seeking part-time instructors to teach a range of writing and literature courses. The majority of the courses are traditional, day classes, but there are occasional opportunities to teach evening or online courses as well.
  • Courses includes (but are not limited to):
  • ENGL 100:
  • English
  • Literacies: This course focuses on the development of functional literacy skills- reading and writing- and helps students advance both for the needs of university work.
  • ENGL 101:
  • First
  • Year
  • Composition: This course emphasizes the process model of writing, argument structure, and research.
  • ENGL 111:
  • Interpretation of
  • Literature: This course focuses on helping students enjoy, analyze, and communicate their interpretations of a range of literary genres.
  • ENGL 212:
  • Good &
  • Evil: This course is thematic and focuses on core ethical and philosophical questions about the nature of good and evil.
  • ENGL 309:
  • Writing for
  • Business: This advanced writing course focuses on the rhetoric of business reports through analysis of audience, context, and purpose. The Department prides itself on opportunities for instructors to develop their teaching through course design. We also offer mentoring and professional development opportunities for all instructors. Candidates should have teaching experience and hold a master’s degree in English or related field (PhD preferred). The English Department is dedicated to linguistic justice and student success. The ideal candidate will abide by and uphold these core values in their teaching and scholarship. This is a continuous job posting to establish a qualified pool of part-time instructors on an as-needed basis semester-to-semester.
  • APPLICATION: Review of applications will begin immediately. All applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for 3 references. All applicants must apply through our online application system. A pre-employment background check is required. Qualifications Master's degree in English or a related field required (PhD preferred). Teaching experience in higher education. Strong writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students. Experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in teaching online or evening courses. Familiarity with diverse teaching methodologies. Commitment to inclusive teaching practices.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's degree in English or a related field, with a PhD preferred. Previous teaching experience in higher education and the ability to work with diverse populations are required.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Communication
  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Writing instruction
  • Rhetoric
  • Business writing
  • Course design
  • Inclusive teaching
  • Literature analysis
  • Linguistic justice

Benefits

  • Professional development
  • Mentoring

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Posted
Aug 5, 2026
Application
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