" Adjunct Instructor, Writing"

George Fox University's Department of Language, Literature, and Communication ​​announces multiple part-time, adjunct instructor positions, to begin in August 2024.

About the job:

Both in-person and online adjuncts are needed to teach Writing 111, the first year composition course. The course concentrates on the writing, arguing, and critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in an academic and professional environment, including research strategies relevant for contemporary writing contexts. Enrollment for in-person sections is capped at 20 students per section, and students must enroll in the course by their third semester at George Fox.

George Fox University, a Christ-centered community, prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as God's truth, integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ, bringing the divine revelations through sense, reason, and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching Writing 111 (course description above).
• Maintaining a Canvas site for course syllabus and assignments, and for recording grades.
• Assessing and reporting student learning through set rubrics for programmatic assessment.
• Working with other faculty to ensure parity across sections.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.
• Other duties as assigned.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A Master's degree, enrollment in an MA program, and/or demonstrated teaching experience in writing.
• A commitment to working with a diverse population of students.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Preference will be given to those who have the following attributes:

• Experience teaching first-year college writing.
• Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse population of students.

Job information:

• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are similar to those of teaching environments.
• Department: Language, Literature, and Communication.
• Supervisor: Chair, Department of Language and Literature, and Communication.
• Compensation: Adjunct faculty are paid on a per credit hour basis, commensurate with education and experience.

Application procedure:

• Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage.

When completing the online application, please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Essay Requirement:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Integration of Faith and Learning Essay:
• George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors, it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process, the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a one-page essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith, as well as how your faith informs your teaching, scholarship, and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries).
• Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

Contact information:

Have questions about the position or program? Contact Jessica Hughes, Chair, Department of Language, Literature, and Communication at hughesj@georgefox.edu.

Have questions or need assistance with our application process? Contact Georgefoxcareers@georgefox.edu.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at once. Review of applications will begin on a rolling basis and continue until the position is filled. Please note: This position is subject to close at any time, regardless of the date on the posting.