Adjunct, Department of English, World Languages and Literatures
New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-08-10
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Position Description
About The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences: The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant,interdisciplinary community of student and faculty scholars working together to advance excellence in research, teaching, and learning. We combine Lasallian values with a person-centered approach to education to cultivate transferable critical thinking andscientific inquiry skills. Our students have the unique opportunity to scaffold their disciplinary passions on a strong foundation ofthe liberal arts and sciences to help them become successful,ethical professionals and community-engaged stewards of the future.
Our 30 majors and 6 graduate programs prioritize buildingcareer-ready skills and include opportunities to engage with faculty in learning environments inside and outside of the classroom. We encourage students to study abroad in our signaturetwo-week faculty led programs, conduct research projects withdistinguished faculty members, pursue internships, and leverage allof the unique cultural experiences New York City has to offer. Approximately 85% of our graduates either find employment or enrollin a graduate program related to their field of study within a yearof graduation.
The Department of English, World Languages and Literatures at Manhattan University invites applications for an adjunct instructorspecializing in Latinx Literature and American Studies for the fall
2026 semester.
The course examines key themes and narrative impulses of Latino/aliterature. Students will engage the work of authors from a rangeof time periods. They will also study a variety of genres, such asnovels, short stories, drama, poetry, and/or non-fiction essays. 3credits. Th is is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.
Each section will be at the undergraduate level, taught in person,and will have approximately 25 students, beginning Monday, August
24, 2026. The meeting times are as follows:
ENGLISH 212-01, Latino/a Literature:
Monday/Thursday, 11:00am-12:15 pm
ENGLISH 212-02, Latino/a Literature:
Monday/Thursday, 12:30-1:45pm
The compensation is $4,431.83 per 3-credit course.
Job Responsibilities- Teach 2 sections of ENGLISH 212:
Latino/a Literature - Contribute to the academic mission of the department through high-quality instruction and engagement with students
- Deliver engaging and informative lectures
- Prepare course materials, syllabi, and assessments
- Provide timely feedback on student progress and assignments
- Master’s degree required, Ph.D. (preferred)
- At least one year of teaching experience
- Candidates with a proven record of excellence in teaching willbe preferred
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