Position Title:
English Adjunct

Rank:
Lecturer

Position Number:
9125

Reports To:
Chair of the Department of Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Instruct up to three (3) introductory composition courses on campus, in-person.
• Evaluate student assignments, provide constructive feedback, and respond to communications promptly.
• Utilize the designated Blackboard platform for sharing materials, collecting assignments, and conducting other course-related activities.
• Follow the established workload, reading selections, grading standards, and other general course requirements as outlined in the common syllabus.
• Participate in monthly meetings with the Composition Program Coordinator.
• Accountable to the Department Chair.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in English or Rhetoric and Composition (Doctorate preferred).

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching composition at the university or collegiate level; familiarity with Blackboard or other Learning Management Systems is essential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to teach according to a prescribed syllabus under the guidance of the Composition Coordinator and Department Chair; comply with university COVID-19 policies; be prepared to teach in-person; be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship; and be able to accommodate a schedule of available classes. Candidates should align with the mission and core values of Bowie State University.

Conditions of Employment:

Please note that COVID-19 vaccinations are mandatory for faculty and staff at Bowie State University.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, an updated Curriculum Vitae including the names of three (3) references (with summer contact information), and unofficial transcripts. If selected for the position, official transcripts will be required.

Review of applications will commence upon submission; the position remains open until filled.

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