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Adjunct – First Year Writing/College Composition (On Campus Applicant Pool)

Employer
Husson University
Location
1 College Circle, Bangor, ME, ME
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Position Type
Adjunct
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Description

The College of Science and Humanities at Husson University invites applications for a pool of part-time adjunct instructors to teach courses in writing, communication, literature, and related areas. Husson serves a diverse student population preparing for careers in healthcare, business, science, technology, and the professions, and we seek instructors who are committed to helping students develop effective communication and critical thinking skills.

This posting will remain open for up to one year to build a pool of qualified candidates who may be considered for future teaching and/or course development opportunities as needs arise.

Example of Duties

Adjunct instructors in English may be considered to teach in the following areas:

  • First-Year Writing: First-Year Writing courses focus on developing students' abilities as academic writers, readers, and critical thinkers. Instructors guide students through writing processes that include analysis, argumentation, research, revision, and effective communication for academic and professional contexts.
  • Communication: Communication courses may include Public Speaking, Professional Communication, and Interpersonal Communication. Instructors help students develop oral, interpersonal, and workplace communication skills relevant to academic, professional, and community settings.
  • Writing in the Health Professions: Writing in the Health Professions focuses on professional and research-based communication in healthcare settings. Topics may include APA style, evidence-based writing, public health communication, workplace communication, and communication with professional and public audiences.
  • English Literature: Literature courses may include surveys of British, American, World, or thematic literature, depending on departmental needs and instructor expertise.
    • Qualifications

  • An earned Master's degree or higher in English, Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, Communication, Literature, Professional Writing, Technical Communication, or a closely related field. (PhD preferred)
  • Prior experience with classroom instruction and higher education
  • Effective communication skills to convey subject matter clearly
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Commitment to providing innovative and engaging education
    • Supplemental Information

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

    General Physical Requirements
    Work is generally performed in a classroom, laboratory, clinical, online, office, or other instructional setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

    Physical Activities
    The essential functions of this position may require the ability to:

  • Move about instructional, laboratory, clinical, office, or campus environments.
  • Remain in a stationary position for extended periods while teaching, presenting, meeting with students, or performing related duties.
  • Occasionally move, transport, or position instructional materials and equipment.

    • Visual Requirements
    Must be able to read, prepare, evaluate, and review a variety of materials in both electronic and printed formats, and observe student activities as necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

    Working Conditions
    Work is performed primarily in instructional, laboratory, clinical, office, or remote learning environments, depending on course assignment and modality. The position may require evening, weekend, or off-site instructional activities.

    COMPENSATION

    Compensation is based on academic credentials, course assignment and course enrollment.

    Undergraduate Courses
  • Master's Prepared: Up to $933.33 per credit hour*
  • Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: Up to $1,016.67 per credit hour*
    • Graduate Courses
  • Master's Prepared: Up to $1,016.67 per credit hour*
  • Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: Up to $1,100.00 per credit hour*
    • First-Year Writing Sections
  • Master's Prepared: $1,150.00 per credit hour
  • Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: $1,250.00 per credit hour

    • *Compensation is dependent upon the number of students enrolled in the assigned course.

    APPLICATION INFORMATION

    Thank you for considering employment with Husson University. Please use our online application system to apply and track your application status.

    Husson University is an equal employment opportunity employer

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    Organization


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    Mission Statement:

    Husson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.

    The University
    Located in beautiful Bangor, Maine, Husson University is a small school that makes a big impact. With 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and an average class size of 18, Husson University prides itself on being an institution where everyone focuses on the student. Our students are more than just a number here at Husson.

    We have a long-standing commitment to providing affordable and accessible education. Our faculty members are some of the leading experts in their fields. They include Fulbright scholars and numerous leaders of honorary and professional societies.

    Husson University dining hallWe have a strong focus on experiential learning. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranked Husson as one of the top 10 institutions in the country for student participation in internships. (2013 and 2014)

    Combined, these attributes have made Husson the “University of Choice” for professional careers in current and emerging fields where students succeed, experiential learning is championed and global understanding is promoted. All of our programs are designed to help students achieve career success. With 54 degree programs and 10 graduate professional programs to choose from, you’ll find Husson graduates in organizations devoted to business, information technology, criminal justice, hospitality, education, healthcare, communications, pharmacy and much more.

    Our warm, welcoming campus community is part of Maine’s third largest city. Bangor is located along the banks of the Penobscot River and is part of the Maine Highlands. It offers local residents the perfect balance of arts, culture, shopping, dining, and entertainment, in a town with one of the lowest urban crime rates in America. Husson is easy to access from I-95 and Bangor International Airport.

    And if you love the great outdoors, Husson offers you four seasons of adventure. Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Moosehead Lake Region, and the Camden Hills area are all just a short drive away. Everything from a relaxing day at the beach, to a thrill-packed mountain bike ride in fall foliage, to world-class skiing, is within reach.Husson University dining hall

    If career growth and quality of life are important to you, and if you have a passion for educating the next generation of leaders by transforming students’ lives, then we invite you to learn more about Husson University.

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