Adjunct Faculty
About The Position
Adjunct faculty positions supplement the faculty of a department wherever additional faculty are needed. Adjunct faculty hold, as defined by their letter of appointment, without eligibility for tenure; where authorized by the Dean, adjunct appointments may be renewed. Adjunct appointments do not guarantee course assignments. Specific responsibilities of adjunct faculty are given in their letter of appointment. The specific starting and expiration dates for appointments are noted in their letter of appointment. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduates in the area of the candidate’s specialization. Selected candidate may be required to teach in RU’s Core Curriculum as needed. Adjunct faculty shall be evaluated in every course, including summer session.
Requirements
- All faculty must have at least a Master’s degree in the field/discipline in which they are teaching with 18 hours of course work related to the course(s) being taught.
- In some cases, subject to the approval by the Provost, a faculty member could be recommended for appointment based on substitution of significant experience for the degree.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience desirable
- Strong communication skills
- Experience assessing student work
- Classroom management skills
Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduates in the area of the candidate’s specialization.
- Teach in RU’s Core Curriculum as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
