Adjunct Faculty – English; Remote

Position: Adjunct Faculty – English (Remote)
Description

At Joyce University, work is more than a job - it’s a shared commitment to excellence, growth, and purpose. Since 1979, we've been dedicated to one mission: preparing people to serve as competent professionals, advance their careers, and pursue lifelong learning. That same dedication extends to our people.

We're proud to be recognized among Utah's Best Companies to Work For, but what truly defines us is our culture - built on integrity, service, learning, and caring. We invest deeply in our team's personal and professional growth, creating a workplace that celebrates success, values connection, and believes in the potential of every individual.

Here, your expertise helps students build the knowledge, communication skills, and confidence they need to succeed in higher education and their future careers. Your voice matters. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

About

The Role

Joyce University is seeking a passionate and student-centered English Adjunct Faculty member to join our General Education team in a fully remote teaching environment.

What You'll Do Create an Engaging, Student-Centered Learning Experience

• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive online learning environment.
• Interact with students fairly, professionally, and compassionately.
• Support and assess student academic achievement and growth.
• Encourage curiosity, critical thinking, participation, and meaningful discussion.
• Help students strengthen their reading comprehension, written communication, research, and analytical skills.
• Guide students in developing clear, organized, and effective written communication for academic and professional settings.
• Motivate students to advance their education and achieve their academic goals.
• Provide encouragement and proactive support to students who may be struggling or disengaged.

Deliver High-Quality Online Instruction

• Teach assigned English asynchronous courses in alignment with course objectives and university standards.
• Ensure courses are accurate, organized, and fully prepared before student engagement begins.
• Present English concepts, writing strategies, and communication skills in ways that are engaging, accessible, and relevant to students.
• Utilize effective instructional strategies and learning technologies to support student learning.
• Provide instruction and guidance in areas such as academic writing, grammar, reading comprehension, critical analysis, research, and effective communication, as appropriate to the assigned course.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Grade assignments within 72 hours of submission.
• Maintain an active faculty presence through announcements, discussion participation, and weekly course engagement.
• Hold at least one hour of virtual office hours each week.
• Record and share weekly course overview videos to provide context, reinforce key concepts, and support student success.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback that helps students understand their progress and areas for growth, particularly in written communication and critical thinking.

Support Academic Excellence & Collaboration

• Adhere to university policies, academic standards, course requirements, and faculty expectations.
• Accurately maintain grades, attendance, and student records.
• Communicate proactively with Student Services and academic leadership regarding student concerns or course-related issues.
• Participate in faculty meetings, department activities, and university events as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and colleagues across the university to support student outcomes and academic excellence.
• Contribute to curriculum and course improvement initiatives as appropriate.

Commit to Professional Growth

• Stay current in English, composition, writing instruction, and related areas through continuing education, professional organizations, conferences, research, and professional reading.
• Participate in faculty development and curriculum improvement initiatives.
• Explore effective and innovative teaching methods and share best practices with colleagues.
• Pursue lifelong learning that strengthens both subject-matter expertise and instructional excellence.

Why You'll Love It Here

We know that when our people feel supported, they do their best work - and that directly impacts our students.

That's Why We Foster a Culture Built Around

• Flexibility and work-life balance in a fully remote environment
• Purpose-driven work that directly supports students pursuing their educational and career goals
• Opportunities for professional development and…