Job Description Summary

Candidates selected for the adjunct instructor position will teach asynchronous classes in AHU’s English Composition course sequence. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate level classes, occasionally meeting with departmental faculty, participating in course-level assessment, and participating in professional development.

Candidates must possess a master’s degree in Writing Studies, Rhetoric & Writing, English, or a closely related field. Candidates who possess a doctoral degree in Composition, Rhetoric & Writing, English, or closely related field preferred.

Job Description

Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in course content meetings. Collaborates with the course coordinator to maintain the integrity of the curriculum. Facilitates course content in accordance with the stated objectives. Maintains high standards of excellence in online facilitation and serves as a role model for students in professional interactions. Facilitates individual and group learning goals. Moderates small group online synchronous chat sessions and actively interacts in online small group discussion forums. Demonstrates competency of theoretical knowledge in areas of expertise. Assesses, evaluates, and monitors student progress, providing timely feedback to students. Records and maintains accurate class records. Provides the course coordinator with ongoing data related to student performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Health Humanities & Social Sciences English faculty to deliver instruction that is consistent with the department's teaching philosophy.
• Update course syllabi and add relevant audio/visual and written material to the existing course as appropriate to create ownership of the asynchronous online section of composition.
• Take attendance regularly and report non-attendance to the Office of the Registrar.
• Foster community among enrolled students in a way that is authentic to your personality.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students.

• Meet established deadlines for assignments and grade submissions.

   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work in an online teaching environment [Required]
• Familiarity with Canvas or other LMS [Required]
• Ability to work with an ethnically diverse student body [Required]

Education:

• PhD in Writing Studies, Rhetoric & Writing, English, or closely related field [Preferred]
• Master’s degree (minimum of 18 credits in Writing Studies, Rhetoric & Writing, English, or closely related field) [Required]

Field of Study:

• Degree at or above the degree level of the course being taught, from a regionally accredited academic institution. The degree must be either in the assigned area of education or in an area that directly contributes to the professional assignment.
• Meet the standards set by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Accrediting Association of Seventh-Day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and University

Work Experience:

• Prior college teaching experience [Preferred]

Documents needed:

·         CV [Required]

·         Cover Letter [Required]

·         Teaching artifacts such as teaching philosophy, course evaluations, syllabi [Required]