Adjunct Professor - English

Oklahoma State University • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Conduct instruction in ENGL 1113 co-requisite courses. In addition to teaching the regular ENGL 1113 course, instructors will provide individualized virtual conferencing with 10 co-requisite students. Instructors may determine their own conferencing schedules but should expect to spend an average of 1–2 hours per week in these individual sessions. Instructors receive an additional 2 credit hours of compensation for teaching the co-requisite course.

Instructors will support students in developing critical-thinking, academic, and subject-matter skills that contribute to their success in the course and their development as engaged and positive members of the community. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with underprepared students and/or providing individualized student support through tutoring, academic coaching, or similar experiences.

Requirements

• Master's in English or related discipline or Master’s Degree with 18 hours in English required
• Minimum two (2) years teaching and classroom management experience.
• Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission’s publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program.
• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English. Requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and Internet.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in related field
• Experience working with underprepared students and/or providing individualized student support through tutoring, academic coaching, or similar experiences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
• Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Completes all mandatory training.
• Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level