Previous teaching experience at the college or university level.
Preferred
ABD or terminal degree in Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, or Creative Writing.
Facility with online modes of instruction (hybrid, remote synchronous, asynchronous).
Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling.
Physical and Other Requirements
May require standing for long periods of time.
May require talking for long periods of time.
May require carrying course materials.
Modality:
Primarily in-person; online courses possible.
Pay Transparency:
Adjunct compensation is determined by education and relevant work experience. Learn more about the adjunct pay structure and the University's approach to pay and benefits transparency.
Notice to Out of State Applicants:
Applicant Information & Disclosures
Please review this article of important information pertaining (but not limited) to: Background checks, the Form I-9, Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE), and Title IX.
Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview
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Benefits
Remote work optionsFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Position Title:
Adjunct, English and Writing (Lancaster)
Time Type:
Part time
Position Summary and Qualifications:
Saint Joseph's University's Department of English and Writing has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to staff a variety of courses each semester at SJU's Lancaster campus. Course assignments will likely focus on first-year writing courses. Please submit a cover letter, cv/resume and statement of teaching philosophy with your application.
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Saint Joseph's University (SJU) offers a wide variety of bachelor's, master's, doctoral, associate and certifi cate programs. With a commitment to personalized attention through a low faculty to student ratio, SJU may call on the expertise of adjunct instructors to complement the work of full-time faculty across all of its colleges and schools.
SJU appoints part-time, non-tenure track adjunct instructors on a semester-to-semester basis with no guarantee of consecutive appointments. Re-appointment is based on university need, student enrollment, and satisfactory performance. Applicants for these positions are screened on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the department chair. Compensation for adjunct instructors is commensurate with educational credentials, professional, experience and instructional background. Adjunct instructors are bound to the terms and conditions of employment at Saint Joseph's University, including but not limited to the Faculty Handbook. More information about SJU's academic programs is available online at: www.sju.edu/degree-programs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide support and guidance to students.
Instruct an assigned course providing syllabi and other instructional materials.
Use the university learning management systems to deliver instruction.
Hold regular office hours.
Report mid-semester and final grades electronically.
Participate in departmental course assessment as needed.
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