What are the responsibilities and job description for the Languages and Literature - Adjunct Instructor position at Sacred Heart University?
The College of Arts & Sciences Languages and Literature Department has initiated a search for new adjunct faculty for the core program courses in English and First Year Writing. We are seeking faculty to teach in Experiencing Literature (the foundational core program course in literature) and/or the First Year Writing Seminar (the core program in writing for freshman). The English and Writing faculty at Sacred Heart are dedicated to providing solid oral and written communication skills and literary competency in our courses for the core curriculum. We seek to share our love of the written and spoken word while at the same time preparing students for professional life upon graduation from the University. Our goals include:
Coordinating our curriculum with the University's mission
Vigorous faculty development
Remaining current in our discipline
Creating an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation
Focusing on each student as a unique human being, the whole person.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will have an MA, MFA, or PhD, excellent teaching skills and references, and ability to work outside her or his area of specialization. The job will consist of teaching service courses, including our First Year Seminar (FYWS) and our foundational core course, "Experiencing Literature" (ENG 201).
They will also actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed and participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion. They will apply that understanding to guide their approach to all aspects of their job and the community as a whole and demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office of Inclusive Excellence's Mission and Vision statements.
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit C.V., cover letter and the contact information for one personal reference via this online portal. Questions regarding this position may be addressed to Dr. Peter M. Sinclair, Department Chair. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and qualified candidates will be considered until our needs are met. Online submissions only, please.
