What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Adjunct Faculty in the English and Writing Program position at Inside Higher Ed?
Position Summary
Job Description
The Department of Communication and Writing is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach one course in the Spring 2026 semester of Literature 100: Exploring Global Literature. This course meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on York College of Pennsylvania's campus, and the faculty member will be required to hold one office hour per week to support student learning. Faculty members will also be required to participate in any related outcomes assessment work as needed.
Faculty teaching the course should have a background in teaching undergraduate literature courses and supporting General Education programs.
Outcome
The successful hiring of a part-time faculty member to teach LIT100.
Essential Functions
Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a strong commitment to working as part of a collaborative team.
Qualifications include the ability to communicate with students and the public. Must also be able to apply supervisory skills, motivate students, be personable and professional, have patience with and understanding of students, and be able to learn and apply new concepts and ideas.
Please electronically submit a CV and letter of application in addition to the required items.
Additional Information
York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.
Job Description
The Department of Communication and Writing is seeking a part-time adjunct faculty member to teach one course in the Spring 2026 semester of Literature 100: Exploring Global Literature. This course meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on York College of Pennsylvania's campus, and the faculty member will be required to hold one office hour per week to support student learning. Faculty members will also be required to participate in any related outcomes assessment work as needed.
Faculty teaching the course should have a background in teaching undergraduate literature courses and supporting General Education programs.
Outcome
The successful hiring of a part-time faculty member to teach LIT100.
Essential Functions
- Teach class in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30AM-10:45AM
- Hold one hour of in-person office hours per week
- Complete outcomes assessment as needed
- Use the college’s learning management system (Canvas) to best support student learning in the course
- Submit all required grades and other required documentation to the college as required
- A Masters Degree in Literature, PhD preferred
- Teaching experience at the college level
Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills and have a strong commitment to working as part of a collaborative team.
Qualifications include the ability to communicate with students and the public. Must also be able to apply supervisory skills, motivate students, be personable and professional, have patience with and understanding of students, and be able to learn and apply new concepts and ideas.
Please electronically submit a CV and letter of application in addition to the required items.
Additional Information
York College of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Non-Discriminatory. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: Annual Security Report.
