Adjunct Instructor - English

Description

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The College of Science and Society at the University of Bridgeport is looking for adjunct instructors in English. Successful candidates should have teaching experience within the field of English composition, first-year writing, creative and professional writing, literature, and / or film studies. Candidates should have experience teaching diverse students and creating inclusive syllabi.

Primarily Responsibilities :

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

• Demonstrate knowledge of the current methods and practices for teaching college-level courses;
• Develop and / or update a course syllabus;
• Prepare lectures, projects, homework, assessments, and other student assignments;
• Grade all student assignments in a timely manner;
• Provide appropriate feedback to students to promote academic success;
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours;
• Attend program / department meetings as requested;
• Learn and utilize Learning Management System and related technology to facilitate teaching;
• Meet all designated class periods in the semester as dictated by the academic calendar.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

The ideal candidate should have

Applicants must submit a current Curriculum Vitae / Resume and a cover letter addressing specific subject area strengths and interests. Please also include your general availability.

NOTE : The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities of the position. You will devote your full time and best efforts to the performance of your various job duties and will observe any and all policies, rules and regulations that the University may now have or shall hereafter establish.