Part Time - English Composition - Adjunct Lecturer

About this position

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Adjunct English Composition Instructor is a part-time faculty opening within the School of Humanities at Penn State Harrisburg. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who shares our commitment to undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will contribute to our efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students. For more information about the School of Humanities, please visit the website at https://harrisburg.psu.edu/humanities. Job Duties The primary responsibilities of the Adjunct English Composition Instructor include: Plan and teach one to three in-person course sections (three to nine credits) per semester. Follow best practices for teaching English Composition. Work effectively with diverse populations and audiences. Hold at least one office hour per three credits taught. Grade student work. Submit student progress reports throughout the semester. Respond to administration and student emails. Participate in professional development activities. Support First Year Seminar events. Effectively use the Penn State learning management system (Canvas). Requirements and Qualifications Candidates should posses

Requirements

• Requirements and Qualifications Candidates should possess an earned master’s degree or higher in English Rhetoric and Composition or a closely related field
• Teaching experience in first-year composition Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• An expectation of demonstrating a commitment to transforming teaching methods, communication approaches, course materials, learning objectives, and learning environments to genuinely support, respect, and cater to the unique needs of student populations at Penn State Harrisburg
• Curriculum Vitae that highlights the candidate's education, teaching, and professional experience
• Candidates should be prepared to provide the names, titles, and contact information (telephone, email, and mailing address) of three (3) professional references, if requested

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