English Adjunct Instructor

Position

English Adjunct Instructor – located at the main campus in Seward, Nebraska. This role teaches an English writing course on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Must be at least 19 years of age.

• In collaboration with the program director, maintain the integrity of the curriculum.
• Facilitate the course content in accordance with the stated objectives.
• Maintain high standards of excellence in face‑to‑face formats.
• Serve as a role model for students in professional interactions.
• Facilitate individual and group learning goals.
• Moderate small group sessions.
• Demonstrate competency of theoretical knowledge in area(s) of expertise.
• Use appropriate teaching models to enhance student learning.
• Assess, evaluate, and monitor student progress.
• Provide timely feedback to students.
• Record and maintain accurate class records.
• Participate in course content meetings.
• Provide the program director with on‑going data related to student performance.
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with professional practice.

• Possess ability to establish working relationships with students, peers, faculty members, the administrative team, and the community.
• Successful and innovative teaching experience.
• Experience or interest in adult and undergraduate education.
• Ability to use technology to support all aspects of teaching.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to learn and use the Blackboard course management system.
• Proficiency with APA format.
• Preference may be given to members of the LC‑MS.

• Earned graduate degree in area of instruction.
• Experience in the field.
• Experience teaching youth and adults desirable.
• Knowledge of current trends in area(s) of expertise.

• Must follow security policies that correspond to the level of sensitivity of the data they handle.
• Staff and faculty should promptly report any security concerns or incidents to designated personnel.
• Maintain security and patching of personal devices connected to the institutional email.
• Maintain high standards for institutional, staff, faculty, employee, and financial data used for business operations.
• Values and beliefs aligned with the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
• Committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence within a Christian university.
• Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self‑control, perseverance, and punctuality.
• Be professional and courteous in dealing with students, families, faculty, staff, and the general public.