"Adjunct - Civics, Culture, Workforce Development (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026)"

Job Description

EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title: Adjunct - Civics, Culture, Workforce Development (Fall 2025 - Summer 2026)

Job Category: Faculty/Instructional

Department: Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development

EEO number: 26A030

Position FTE: Part-time

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Negotiable

Salary Band: NA

Job Summary/Basic Function
WSU's Center for Civics, Culture, and Workforce Development invites applications for its adjunct instructor pool. Adjunct instructors will begin teaching courses in the Fall 2026 semester. The Center is seeking adjuncts to teach CCD 1001 - American Civic Literacy. This course fulfills the educational requirements established in The Advance Ohio Education Act (Senate Bill 1), which requires students to read and engage key documents in America's civic tradition. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for civic education and a commitment to passing along America's civic tradition to the next generation of university students.

CCD 1001 explores the foundational principles, texts, and ideas that have shaped the American constitutional order and civic life. Through rigorous analysis of historical documents, students will gain a deeper understanding of the values of democracy, liberty, justice, and civic responsibility. The course culminates in a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. Constitution, key historical speeches, and their relevance to contemporary governance and public service.

Opportunities to teach multiple sections of this course may be available. The Center will offer traditional, in-person sections and online sections of the course.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's or JD degree.
• General knowledge of foundational documents associated with America's civic tradition, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Federalist Papers, The Emancipation Proclamation, The Gettysburg Address, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Letter from Birmingham Jail, and the writings of Adam Smith.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree in Political Science, History, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Thorough or comprehensive knowledge of foundational documents associated with America's civic tradition, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Federalist Papers, The Emancipation Proclamation, The Gettysburg Address, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Letter from Birmingham Jail, and the writings of Adam Smith.
• Teaching experience.
• Experience facilitating group discussions.

Essential Functions and percent of time
Teaching - 100%

• Teach assigned courses at assigned class meetings, based on the assigned curriculum.
• Execution of the course syllabus.
• Objectively grade class assignments, participation, and exams within a timely manner, in accordance with WSU's policies.
• Maintain accurate, transparent student records.
• Assist and foster student success through the maintenance of regularly scheduled office hours and timely responses to email inquiries.
• Adhere to all administrative University policies.
• Maintain appropriate professional development to stay current within assigned courses.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; and
• Other duties as assigned.