Adjunct, English

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Adjunct, English

Saint Joseph's University's Department of English, Writing and Journalism has an ongoing need for highly qualified adjunct faculty to staff a variety of courses each semester. Course assignments will likely focus on first-year courses. Most course offerings will be on-campus at Hawk Hill. There may be the ability to teach online based on departmental needs. For further information about the Department of English, Writing and Journalism, please visit our website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Teaching of a specified course according to Department of English, Writing and Journalism guidelines.
• Preparation of materials.
• Providing support and guidance to students.
• Holding regular office hours.
• Reporting mid-semester and final grades electronically.

• Occasional meetings with the Department Chair and other faculty members to discuss pedagogical issues.
• Cooperation with course coordinators or other program faculty to assure quality and consistency across the program.

• A Master's Degree in English or related field.
• Access to up-to-date technology.

• ABD or PhD in Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, or Creative Writing.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Willingness to be flexible in class scheduling.
• Facility with hybrid and online modes of instruction.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

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