English Adjunct

MISSION:

The University of Saint Francis offers formation of the whole person by providing an encounter with the heart and mind of Jesus Christ so that God, who is Love, may be loved. Through our Catholic identity, Franciscan charism, and liberal arts tradition, we prepare students for personal and professional lives of virtue, service, and joy.

USF core values are the standards of behavior for every member of the university. They reflect those of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Perpetual Adoration and bring their charism to the university.

* Ceaseless Adoration - We adore God and interact with others in a way that honors His Presence.

* Generous Love - we spend time in community, give of ourselves, and accept help from others.

* Franciscan Joy - we delight in the simple things and give thanks in all circumstances.

The University of Saint Francis promotes and celebrates the Catholic identity and Franciscan charism of the institution with an invitation to students, faculty and staff of all faiths. This God-centered and student-focused approach invites all employees to be a part of the formation of the whole person (students and colleagues) in a learning and working environment where character development and faith formation are as essential as academic achievement.

Molding well-rounded, faith-filled, ethical leaders is the essence of the university's approach and all employees are expected to engage in a way that fulfills and furthers the mission.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Writing Director and Department Chair of English, History, and Political Science/Pre-Law, adjunct faculty receive a one-semester appointment in teaching. Faculty members assess, plan, implement and evaluate instruction for students in online and classroom settings in coordination with established course and program objectives.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

* Develops, designs, and implements curriculum in classroom and online settings.

* Adheres to all applicable university academic and employment policies identified in the Employee and Faculty handbooks and academic catalogs

* Respects the moral and religious beliefs of the university and students; uses discretion when expressing personal beliefs and views

* Performs other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or Director

USF WAY:

University of Saint Francis (USF) employees demonstrate a commitment to the University's mission and support of its Catholic and Franciscan traditions. Employees provide the intellect, empathy and ability to serve our students and community. The USF Way of serving is a source of pride for many employees. To provide a consistently high level of quality experience across our university, we provide the following service expectations for all employees.

These standards have been tailored by position and responsibilities, and are incorporated into performance evaluations.

Standard #1:
Provide opportunities for deeper conversations, prayer and reflection.

Standard #2:
Utilize best practices in communication and service.

* Apply care to your words and deeds to ensure respect for others.

* Commit to follow through without exception and with quality.

* Offer additional assistance after serving as in, "How else may I assist you?"

* Respond promptly, whether in person, via phone, or email.

Standard #3:
Recognize and celebrate milestones and achievements.

Standard #4:
Use resources wisely and support green initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

* Masters or PhD in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field.

Experience

* Teaching experience and writing pedagogy coursework preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

* Demonstrates an understanding of pedagogy, instructional methods and evaluation technique, and use of technology utilized in higher education in a classroom setting.

* Demonstrates analytical and organizational skills necessary to plan, implement and evaluate educational activities to assure compliance with established goals and objectives.

* Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, necessary to interact effectively with all university constituents.

Licenses or certifications

* None required