Adjunct English

Pfeiffer University invites qualified candidates to apply for part-time faculty positions to teach in-person course offerings for the spring 2023 semester. Specific areas of need in the English program include ENGL 101 Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 102W College Writing. Part-time appointments are made on a semester-by-semester (as needed) basis.

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Develop and teach assigned courses in an in-person format.
• Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximizes student learning.
• Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following institutional guidelines.
• Submit required reports and forms in a timely manner (to Program Coordinator, Department Chair, Dean, Registrar and/or other assessment coordinator).
• Attend meetings, trainings and orientations as required.
• Hold office hours to support students either before or after class or by appointment in-person or through electronic communication as appropriate.
• Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise.

Instructions to Applicants:

• Include with your application:
  • Brief Letter of Application
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official documents required upon hire)
  • Contact information for three professional references

Pfeiffer is a comprehensive United Methodist-related university, with its traditional undergraduate campus located in Misenheimer, North Carolina. We are committed to educational excellence, service and scholarship. We encourage our faculty, staff and students to reach their full potential, while valuing diversity. The university encourages our staff and faculty members to embrace the values of human dignity, integrity and service to our community.

• PhD/Terminal degree in the field of study is preferred.
• Masters degree in the field of study or masters degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline is required.
• May consider alternate credentialing if candidate has related professional experience.
• Teaching experience on the college level. Knowledge of the Blackboard LMS preferred.