Adjunct English Instructors

ADJUNCT ENGLISH INSTRUCTORS, #00011089
(Internal/External)
OPENING DATE: 07/17/2019

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

STARTING DATE: 08/26/2019

COMPENSATION: Competitive salary will be based on degree and credit hours taught.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Opportunities exist for part-time, temporary English instructors to teach college-level English composition sequence courses and/or developmental writing courses offered on-campus. Daytime hours preferred but evening hours also available.

With both classes, there is potential for more sections to be opened as needed once we get closer to the start of the term.

Other responsibilities include submitting grades by the established deadline and other duties as assigned by the Department Chair and/or the Dean of Humanities, Arts and Sciences.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Master's degree in English, Rhetoric & Composition, Literature, Linguistics, or Creative Writing or master's degree with 18 graduate hours in these disciplines. - (required for College Composition)
  • ENGL 110 class - Tuesday evenings from 5:20 pm - 8:00 pm
• Bachelor's degree in English or English Education or experience teaching at the pre-college level or at the developmental level in a college prior to coming to BSC. - (required for Developmental Writing)
  • ASC classes meet Monday - Thursday from 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm and Tuesday & Thursday from 2:00 pm -2:50 pm.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Good computer software skills - Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel, etc., electronic Calendar and E-mail, and strong Internet familiarity.

Preferred:

• College teaching experience.
• Experience with Blackboard Learning Management System
• Experience with non-traditional teaching methods such as facilitating group work, use of inquiry-based and other active learning pedagogies, and/or contextualized instruction.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & DEADLINE:

This position will remain open until filled.

To apply, click the Apply button at the top of the page. To be considered by the search committee, applications must include: online application and upload a cover letter, resume, and copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate). Paper applications will not be accepted. (NOTE: Incomplete files will NOT be considered.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

For more information or assistance contact: Human Resources (701) 224-5531. This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer
http://bismarckstate.edu/employment/
Human Resources*Meadowlark Building*PO Box 5587*1700 Schafer St.*Bismarck, ND 58506-5587
701-224-5531*800-366-6888 (TTY Relay ND)

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

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It is generally not BSC's policy to accept a candidate who lacks permanent authorization to work in the U.S.