"Adjunct - English"

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Kirkwood Community College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor of English to teach Composition I and II during the Fall 2025 semester on the Cedar Rapids Main Campus. This position involves in-person instruction of foundational writing courses that emphasize academic writing, critical thinking, and rhetorical analysis.

There is a strong possibility for the instructor to teach additional courses in subsequent semesters.

Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available.

Pay is $1,304 per credit hour.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.

Constant (67-100%)

• Effectively organize and teach curriculum in accordance with established syllabi for Composition I and II.
• Deliver in-person instruction and engage students in reading, writing, and critical analysis.
• Prepare syllabi, evaluate student work, and provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Refer students to appropriate college support services as needed.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Represent the college in a positive and professional manner.
• Support a welcoming, inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Meet institutional expectations for class attendance, grading, and assessment.
• Respond promptly to student and administrative communications.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.