Online Graduate Adjunct Professor of English and Writing Studies

Description

POSITION:      Online Graduate Adjunct Professor of English and Writing Studies

LOCATION:     Remote/Online

JOB TYPE:        Part-time Adjunct

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

Tiffin University is accepting resumes for potential openings as an Online Graduate Adjunct Professor of English and Writing Studies. The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational needs, including enrollment and staffing. If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this posting.

Applications will be accepted into the pool on an ongoing basis.

Applicants for adjunct positions will not be notified of their status unless they are contacted for a course assignment. 

Requirements

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach online classes as needed in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
• Lead/participate in online discussions with students asynchronously.
• Instruct and supervise a diverse population of students in the classroom.
• Possess a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Ability or willingness to learn to manage a class in an online learning modality.
• Maintain current knowledge of effective teaching methodologies and utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Grading and providing detailed feedback on all assignments (critical thinking assignments and discussion board) within 5 days of the assignment due date. This includes in-depth feedback specific to critical thinking and writing.
• Actively responding to student emails and requests within 24 hours.
• Engage with students through electronic communications.
• Employs a positive and professional tone in all communications with students, staff, and faculty.
• Be a scholar in the area of English and Writing Studies.
• Assist in efforts to recruit and retain students.
• Adhere to Tiffin University policies and procedures.

Example Courses:

• ENG505 Graduate Rhetoric and Composition
• ENG506 Introduction to Linguistics
• ENG510 Business Writing
• ENG525 Research Methods
• ENG526 Critical Thinking and Reading
• ENG541 Creative Writing: Short Story
• ENG605 Advanced Grammar
• ENG608 History of the English Language
• ENG610 Technical Writing
• ENG615 Ethics in Business and Technical Writing
• ENG652 Marketing for Publication
• ENG654 Business of Publishing
• ENG655 Editing

For course description information, please refer to the Tiffin University Academic Bulletin: https://www.tiffin.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024_25-Academic-Bulletin_converted.pdf

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

Education

• Ph.D. in course content area.

Experience

• Evidence of competence in the area of instruction.
• Maintain expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities.

Other

• Adjuncts will not be asked to teach every semester, but will be asked to teach based on the schedule of courses and instructional strength, with student success. 
• Tiffin University courses are pre-built by subject matter experts (SMEs), and the adjunct’s role is to assess and facilitate student progress through the course.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Interdependence:    Fosters collaboration

Communication:   Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission 

and values

Respect:  Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and 

ideas together

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

VISION STATEMENT – The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a diverse world.

MISSION STATEMENT – The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice.

CORE VALUES – The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics. 

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer