Adjunct Instructor (In-Person) for English
About The Position
The Applied English program at UNT Dallas offers an innovative program that develops students as writers and critical thinkers about language and communication, all while focusing on specific marketable skills that will serve them for future employment or graduate school. The program blends the study of writing, rhetoric, literature, linguistics, and new media, and is designed to be interdisciplinary, using insights from various academic fields to provide foundational knowledge and skills. UNT Dallas is a dynamically growing institution, and the number of available adjunct positions is dependent on student enrollment, division needs, and approval of the Dean. Adjunct faculty plan classes and implement and evaluate teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes. Adjunct faculty undertake the divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours. The successful applicant will be expected to provide instruction in entry-level English courses, including Developmental Writing, College Writing I and II, Technical Writing, and World Literature. Adjunct faculty members may be required to use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Rhetoric (LLR). Adjunct instructors will also be required to include, in their courses, certain student assessment measures determined by the department.
Requirements
- A Master's degree in English, Rhetoric, Composition, or Creative Writing, with outstanding teaching experience in various English courses.
- Extensive knowledge in the areas of writing, rhetoric, and/or literature.
- Strong teaching skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students and colleagues.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in English or Rhetoric, including 18 graduate hours in Rhetoric or Composition.
- Excellent communication skills in multicultural settings.
- Experience developing and teaching in-person, hybrid, and online courses, preferably on Canvas.
Responsibilities
- Plan classes and implement and evaluate teaching/learning objectives and student learning outcomes.
- Undertake divisional and professional responsibilities of a part-time faculty member, including office hours.
- Provide instruction in entry-level English courses, including Developmental Writing, College Writing I and II, Technical Writing, and World Literature.
- Use certain texts and meet certain parameters set by the Department of Languages, Linguistics, and Rhetoric (LLR).
- Include certain student assessment measures determined by the department in their courses.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
