Adjunct Faculty in Rhetoric and Writing

Position Summary Job Description

The Department of Communication & Writing is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach courses in the Foundations Communication program. This program includes a first-year course (FCO 105:Rhetorical Communication) and advanced communication courses (FCO
210:
Communication in Professional Cultures; FCO 215: Technical and Scientific Communication; FCO 225: Interdisciplinary Communication) that integrate instruction in written, oral, and visual communication, focusing on applications in undergraduate-level coursework and research.

Faculty are responsible for designing and teaching courses that support student attainment of course learning outcomes.

• Prepare syllabus and course schedule in accordance with the college’s guidelines and the FCO program’s shared curriculum.
• Hold class meetings as scheduled by the college.
• Use active learning strategies to engage students inwell-designed class meetings to meet course outcomes.
• Provide timely feedback on papers and other course assignments.
• Hold one in-person office hour each week.
• Use technology (e.g., Canvas, Spartan Success Network) as established and communicated by the college to carry out the duties associated with teaching.
• Communicate proactive with the department chair and FCOprogram director about any student or teaching concerns throughout the semester.

A successful candidate will have the following:

• Master’s degree or higher in rhetoric and composition or English Education
• Undergraduate teaching experience.

• strong written, oral, and visual communication
• lesson planning
• supporting students with a range of needs and experiences
• classroom management
• commitment to continual professional development