What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Lecturer in English position at REGIS COLLEGE?
Job Details
Description
Summary
The School of Arts & Sciences at Regis College (Weston, MA) seeks an adjunct lecturer to teach one section of Poetry Workshop and one section of Critical Reading, Writing, and Thinking in spring 2025, with potential re-appointment in subsequent semesters. The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in English (or related field) with a strong teaching record of at least three years, and will be responsible for assembling the syllabus and reading list.
Essential Functions:
- Teach two in-person English courses per term.
- Attend a monthly faculty meeting (optional) to consult on student issues, course assignments, and program updates.
- Communicate with Humanities and Writing Program faculty as needed to support student learning.
Other Responsibilities:
- Be available for meetings and mentoring with Department Chair, as needed.
- Provide office hours and maintain consistent communication with students.
- Assign grades and provide relevant and substantive feedback in a timely manner
- Keep track of grades via Moodle Gradebook.
- Respond to student email inquiries within 24 hours during the week and within 48 hours on weekends, utilizing the university email account.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- PhD, ABD, or MFA
- Experience in teaching face-to-face and developing syllabi and pedagogical instruments in post-secondary education settings
- Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite, LMS-Moodle and willingness to learn technology tools used to support student learning
- Ability to uphold the university's commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
- Normal classroom environment, not subject to extremes in noise, odors, etc.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.
In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Regis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran's status, membership in uniformed services or any other protected status.
