Religious Studies, Adjunct Faculty

University of Saint Joseph•West Hartford, CT

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Saint Joseph invites qualified applicants to serve as part-time adjunct faculty within the Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies Department. The department is actively recruiting several adjuncts to teach RELS 210: Introduction to Christian Morality. This course is an examination of the nature and purpose of living a good life through the broader theological themes of creation, sin and grace, the communal nature of reality, and the challenges of the evil and suffering in the world today. The Philosophy, Theology and Religious Studies Department in the School of Arts, Sciences, Business, and Education offers both B.S. and M.S. degrees.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in the specific discipline or related field when teaching undergraduate courses. Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution.
Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Teach 2-6 credits designated as contact time with the students.
Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments that align with the course syllabus.
Grade all student assignments in a timely manner. Provide appropriate feedback to students to promote academic success.
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours; Adjunct must be available a minimum of one additional hour per week, either in-person or virtually, to provide support to students.
Attend program/department meetings as requested.
Demonstrate knowledge of the current methods and practices for teaching college-level courses; present qualified and clear instruction related to the course subject.
Learn and utilize technology offered at USJ to facilitate teaching.
Meet all designated class periods in the semester as dictated by the academic calendar.
Submit mid-semester and final grades to the Registrar's Office within required time-frames, leave all course records with the department chairperson upon completion of the course.
Provide a supportive atmosphere for student success.