Johnson & Wales University·Providence, Rhode Island
The adjunct faculty member is responsible for preparing and delivering course content, grading student work, and providing timely feedback. They must also maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance while utilizing the university's learning management system.
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. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, 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, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students’ questions and concerns
Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and weekly updating of the grade center in accordance with university requirements
Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, texts, attendance policy and materials required for course and evaluation criteria
Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems
Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services
Populates the university’s faculty information system with data to establish teaching credentials and maintains data, as needed
Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the college
Performs other duties as assigned
• Terminal degree in humanities or a related field of study
Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.
By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for adjunct faculty which will be hired on an as needed basis. 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.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in humanities or a related field, or a Master's degree with 18 graduate credits in the discipline. A commitment to working effectively with diverse student populations and the ability to commute to the Providence campus are required.
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Market context
In Rhode Island, adjunct humanities faculty roles commonly emphasize graduate-level subject expertise, adaptable teaching, and effectiveness with diverse student populations. Competition may reflect the need for a qualifying master’s degree or 18 graduate credits in the discipline, plus reliable access to Providence for campus teaching. This platform’s AI summaries of requirements and listed benefits from the original job description can save research time; verify details before applying.