What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Adjunct Instructor position at Concordia University Nebraska?
ENGLISH ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Department of English, Communication, & Theatre Arts
Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, believes, teaches, and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. As people called by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel to saving faith in Christ Jesus, the Word of God guides all we do in leading, teaching, and learning. Concordia equips students for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the home, church, and world.
Come and belong…join our team of passionate service leaders!
Position Description:
Concordia University, Nebraska is seeking a part-time adjunct instructor to teach English composition and literature courses within our Department of English, Communication and Theatre Arts.
Job Duties:
- Teach courses as assigned by the Chair of the Department of English, Communication, & Theatre Arts.
- Teach 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.
- 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.
- Provide the Department Chair with ongoing data related to student performance.
- Demonstrate behaviors consistent with practicing professionals.
Qualifications:
- Possess ability to establish working relationships with students, peers, faculty members, the administrative team and the community.
- Successful and innovative teaching experience.
- Ability to use technology to support all aspects of teaching.
- Utilize the Blackboard Learning Management System for attendance, grading, and coursework management.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Word and PowerPoint.
Education and Experience:
- Earned graduate degree in area of instruction.
- Experience teaching youth and adults desirable.
Preferences:
- 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 and staff, and the general public.
To apply please complete:
- An application,
- Attach curriculum vitae/resume,
- Attach a statement of educational philosophy,
- Attach copies of graduate academic transcripts where degrees have been received. Upon hire, official graduate transcripts will be required.
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