Adjunct Professor - English, School of Liberal Studies

Adjunct Professor - English, School of Liberal Studies

JOB LOCATION: On-Campus 

JOB SUMMARY

Spalding University's School of Liberal Arts invites applications for adjunct professors to teach undergraduate classes in College Writing.

Contracts may be renewed for additional terms based on departmental needs, funding ability, and candidate performance. A minimum of a Master’s degree in English, Composition or a related discipline is required.

College Writing courses are part of the University Studies requirements at Spalding University. For information about the School of Liberal Arts, see https://spalding.edu/school-of-liberal-arts/

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teaching in-person classes Mondays through Thursdays, 11 am to 12:15 pm, for 8 weeks
• Participating in professional development sessions with other first-year writing instructors
• Following School of Liberal Arts and University standards for course syllabi and LMS (Canvas)

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in English, Composition, or a related discipline
• Teaching experience in higher education is preferred

INTERRELATIONS

• Regular or daily contact with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• Must have an appreciation and respect for diverse populations.

CONTACT

All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System.

For questions, please reach out to: Dorina Miller Parmenter, Chair of the School of Liberal Arts, dparmenter@spalding.edu; 502-873-4438

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2300 students at the bachelors’, masters and doctoral levels, providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

With a focus on service and leadership, Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student. In addition, our unique 8-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

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