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Adjunct Faculty, English
Takoma Park, MD Washington Adventist University
Job Description
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - English
Department: English and Modern Languages
Salary Range: $2100/3 credit score
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
Position Summary:
The Department of English at Washington Adventist University is seeking candidates to expand its pool of adjunct faculty teaching day and evening classes. Depending on the needs of the incoming freshman class and enrollment numbers at the beginning Spring Semester, the department may have a need for adjunct instructors to teach Basic English (ENGL 050), Composition Lab (ENGL 101A), Composition (ENGL 101), and/or Research and Literature (ENGL 102). Applications may be reviewed periodically based on student enrollment needs. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not automatically accepted to teach at Washington Adventist University. Decisions to hire applicants are made at the discretion of the department.
Primary Duties:
Job Description
Job Title: Adjunct Faculty - English
Department: English and Modern Languages
Salary Range: $2100/3 credit score
OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.
Position Summary:
The Department of English at Washington Adventist University is seeking candidates to expand its pool of adjunct faculty teaching day and evening classes. Depending on the needs of the incoming freshman class and enrollment numbers at the beginning Spring Semester, the department may have a need for adjunct instructors to teach Basic English (ENGL 050), Composition Lab (ENGL 101A), Composition (ENGL 101), and/or Research and Literature (ENGL 102). Applications may be reviewed periodically based on student enrollment needs. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not automatically accepted to teach at Washington Adventist University. Decisions to hire applicants are made at the discretion of the department.
Primary Duties:
- Teach pertinent course content for majors and non-majors using lectures, demonstrations, class discussion, and other appropriate modes of educational delivery that promote learning and the development of relevant skills.
- Prepare a daily schedule for the syllabus and develop course and lesson plans.
- Meet for at least one conference with each student in assigned class.
- Attend up to three composition program meetings during the semester.
- Attend a play with assigned class (ticket provided).
- Master’s degree from an accredited university and successful teaching record with strong emphasis on research writing in English or related field preferred.
- Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population of students both in and outside the classroom.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of the university’s philosophy and mission and commitment to it.
LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES
Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Maryland law. As a religiously affiliated institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university’s religious beliefs and values.
Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Maryland law. As a religiously affiliated institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university’s religious beliefs and values.