Job Summary/Basic Function
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In keeping with our mission and vision statement, Maryville actively seeks adjunct faculty members who are experts in their fields and have a passion for teaching. Adjunct faculty are an integral part of the University’s learning community and teach courses on-campus or online.
The College of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for an academically/professionally qualified adjunct faculty member to teach English Composition IN-PERSON undergraduate courses at the below times from 8/28/2023 – 12/17/2023.
M, W 3:30-4:45 PM
M, W, F 11:00-11:50 AM
M, W, F 10:00-10:50 AM
W, F 11:00 AM-12:15 PM
W, F 9:30-10:45 AM
W, F 12:30-1:45 PM
T, Th 3:30-4:45 PM
T, Th 12:30-1:45 PM
T, Th 11:00 AM-12:15 PM
M, W, F 1:00-1:50 PM
T, Th 8:00-9:15 AM
M, W 12:30-1:45 PM
M, W 3:30-4:45 PM
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Teach assigned course as specified in the schedule and course contract.
- Participate in welcome orientation to become familiar with the University’s mission, academic policies and procedures, expectations, and Canvas (Learning Management System).
- Prepare essential learning objectives, lesson plans, and assignments. Develop course syllabus.
- Clearly communicate course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, and assignments and deadlines.
- Employ a variety of teaching styles in order to effectively deliver course content demonstrating both academic and real-world applications of concepts covered.
- Encourage active learning through discussion topics, class assignments, group projects, etc.
- Provide feedback and grade assignments in a timely and thorough manner.
- Establish office hours to provide additional assistance with student questions/concerns.
- Report early alerts for students who are not actively engaging in the course.
- Additional duties as assigned.
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Special Instructions to Applicants
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o The Department is using this position announcement to build a qualified pool of instructors to fill teaching needs as they arise. This position is not designated for a specific course or semester.
o An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening.
o Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.
o Maryville University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.
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