"Adjunct Faculty, English for Academic Purposes Writing Instructor"

Adjunct Faculty, English for Academic Purposes Writing Instructor

Company:
La Salle University

Job Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Category:
English and Literature

Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time

Department: 211810 - Global Languages,Literature&Perspec and Art

Position Summary

The Department of Global Languages, Literatures, and Perspectives on our Philadelphia campus is seeking part-time adjunct instructors to teach writing courses for the BUSCA Program. Specifically, BUSCA students take INST 105 (Academic Discourse: I), ENG 110 (College Writing I: Persuasion), ENG 210 (College Writing II: Research), and BSCA 250 (BUSCA Capstone Course).

Essential Duties

• Prepare meaningful lectures and class activities for the full duration of the published class time for each class period according to academic calendar.
• Create a syllabus that meets the Provost's Syllabus Checklist requirements.
• Create assessment activities that support the stated learning outcomes for the course.
• Address student questions in a timely and helpful manner.
• Use Canvas and other technology to enhance student learning.
• Support and follow University policies and procedures as well as those for the department.
• Attend faculty meetings.
• Submit grades and materials for assessment projects on or before stated deadlines.
• Communicate student concerns with personnel in the department.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in English. Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Bilingual/Bicultural Studies, Education, or related field.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or training in teaching English Language Learners.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• BUSCA instructors must be available to teach from approximately 6:00-9:15 PM as it is a program for evening students.

Special Instructions to Applicant

La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

This is a pooled position from which Adjunct Instructors will be selected when/if a need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Pay Basis: Salary

Position Group: Faculty

Application Open Date: 07/05/2022

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