Adjunct Instructor of English
Listed on 2025-10-31
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Education / Teaching
Adult Education, University Professor
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Description
The Division of Humanities and Fine Arts at Keuka College seeks adjunct instructors to teach composition courses in our first-year writing program. We value quality in teaching, and we thus seek enthusiastic faculty who value and enjoy working closely with an undergraduate population.
Required:
Master's degree in English or related field; doctorate preferred; demonstrated excellence in college teaching. Keuka College has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and encourages applications from groups underrepresented in higher education. Keuka College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. AA/EOE. This is a pool position. Qualified applicants for this position could be called for an interview on an as-needed basis.
Description
The Division of Humanities and Fine Arts at Keuka College seeks adjunct instructors to teach composition courses in our first-year writing program. We value quality in teaching, and we thus seek enthusiastic faculty who value and enjoy working closely with an undergraduate population.
Required:
Master's degree in English or related field; doctorate preferred; demonstrated excellence in college teaching. Keuka College has a strong commitment to principles of diversity and encourages applications from groups underrepresented in higher education. Keuka College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. AA/EOE. This is a pool position. Qualified applicants for this position could be called for an interview on an as-needed basis.
General Responsibilities
- Teach writing courses as needed, including English 100, English 110, and English 112.
- Instruct students in courses in the English writing program
- Plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus, goals, and objectives
- Design, administer, and grade essays, examinations, and applicable projects to accurately assess the achievement of course objectives as identified in the syllabus
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and actively engage students
- Maintain regular office hours to meet one-on-one with students
- Work with the Program Director to ensure instructional quality and program quality
- Contribute to program assessment of student learning outcomes in writing program
- Adhere to College policies and procedures.
- Responsible for ensuring that assigned tasks are completed in compliance with various institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain a professional and courteous attitude at all times towards co-workers, and internal and external customers, representing Keuka College, its programs, policies, and procedures in a positive and professional manner.
- Maintain effective working relationships to ensure institution-wide teamwork.
- Attend provided/necessary training and other meetings to support effectiveness within the position as required.
- Consistently demonstrate high standards of integrity by supporting the Keuka College mission, vision, and values and adhering to institutional policies.
- Maintain a high regard for student privacy in accordance with the FERPA privacy policies and procedures.
- Regular and reliable attendance is expected and required.
- Perform other functions as assigned by management.
Physical Requirements
- Occasional evening hours/weekends.
- Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Master’s degree in English, writing or related field required; doctorate preferred
- Demonstrated excellence in college teaching
- Demonstrated proficiency in using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies in the classroom
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Understand and behave with a high level of integrity and complete confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to be sensitive to and respond to the needs/concerns of students, faculty, college staff, and the public.
- Ability to work under pressure with a high tolerance for interruptions, and the…
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