English - Adjunct Instructor (Ongoing)

Sacred Heart University • Fairfield, CT

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About The Position

The College of Arts & Sciences Department of English has initiated a search for new adjunct faculty for the core program courses in English and First Year Writing. We are seeking faculty to teach in Experiencing Literature (the foundational core program course in literature) and/or the First Year Writing Seminar (the core program in writing for freshman). The English and Writing faculty at Sacred Heart are dedicated to providing solid oral and written communication skills and literary competency in our courses for the core curriculum. We seek to share our love of the written and spoken word while at the same time preparing students for professional life upon graduation from the University. Our goals include: Coordinating our curriculum with the University's mission Vigorous faculty development Remaining current in our discipline Creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation Focusing on each student as a unique human being, the whole person. Requirements: The successful candidate will have an MA, MFA, or PhD, excellent teaching skills and references, and ability to work outside her or his area of specialization. The job will consist of teaching service courses, including our First Year Seminar (FYWS) and our foundational core course, "Experiencing Literature" (ENG 201). They will also actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.

Requirements

• MA, MFA, or PhD
• Excellent teaching skills and references
• Ability to work outside her or his area of specialization
• Actively promote a collegial environment
• Consciously apply our mission and values to create a safe space where all may thrive and succeed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree