Adjunct Faculty – English

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Salem, WV, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salem University is seeking qualified adjunct faculty to teach undergraduate English courses.

The Adjunct Faculty – English position is responsible for providing effective, student-centered instruction that supports student learning, engagement, academic progress, written communication skills, and achievement of established course learning outcomes.

Current teaching needs include blended courses with required on-campus class meetings at Salem University's campus in Salem, West Virginia, during weekday daytime hours. Candidates must be available to provide in-person instruction during scheduled daytime class periods. Opportunities to teach in additional instructional formats may become available based on university needs.

Adjunct teaching assignments are made on an as-needed, course-by-course basis and are not guaranteed from term to term.

The duties listed below are representative of the responsibilities of this position. Additional duties may be assigned to support institutional priorities.

• Provide effective instruction for assigned undergraduate English courses in accordance with approved course curriculum, learning outcomes, instructional materials, and University expectations.
• Teach assigned courses in the designated instructional format, including required on-campus class meetings.
• Demonstrate current and relevant subject-matter expertise in English, composition, literature, rhetoric, and/or other areas appropriate to assigned courses.
• Facilitate student development of written communication, critical thinking, reading comprehension, research, analysis, and other skills associated with assigned coursework.
• Help students make meaningful connections between English coursework, their academic programs, career preparation, and real-world communication.
• Utilize appropriate instructional strategies and technologies to promote student engagement and learning.
• Maintain an instructional environment that supports academic rigor, accessibility, and student success.

Student Engagement & Support

• Actively engage students through frequent and meaningful interaction.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for student learning and provide appropriate academic encouragement and support.
• Respond to student questions and communications within established University expectations.
• Identify students experiencing academic difficulty and provide appropriate instructional support or referrals to available University resources.
• Encourage student participation, persistence, accountability, and course completion.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and interactions with students.

Assessment, Grading & Feedback

• Evaluate student learning using approved assignments, assessments, rubrics, and other established measures.
• Provide timely, thorough, constructive, and actionable feedback on student writing and other academic work.
• Utilize established rubrics and grading criteria consistently.
• Recognize student progress and accomplishments while clearly identifying areas requiring improvement.
• Maintain accurate and timely grades within the University's Learning Management System.
• Monitor student participation and academic progress throughout the course.
• Evaluate student achievement of established course learning outcomes.
• Submit grades and required academic documentation within established deadlines.
• Maintain appropriate documentation supporting student assessment and grading decisions.
• Maintain assigned courses within the University's Learning Management System in accordance with established…