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Adjunct Faculty, English & Humanities Job in Portsmouth, Ohio US

Adjunct Faculty, English & Humanities

Shawnee State University - Portsmouth, OH

Posted: 3/5/2025 - Expires: 4/4/2025

Job ID: 286215036

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Job Description Summary

The College of Arts & Sciences at Shawnee State University seeks qualified individuals beginning Fall and Spring Semesters to serve as Part-time, Adjunct Faculty in the Department of English & Humanities for traditional classes in the following areas.

  • Composition 
  • British Literature
  • Public Speaking and Human Communication 
  • Ethics in Public/Private Life

 

Minimum Qualifications

(EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE)

  1. Master’s degree in the respective or related area
  2. Possess excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with students with a wide range of skills
  3. Ability to use technology in teaching
  4. Ability to use collaborative learning techniques and student-centered methods of instruction
  5. Ability to work in a multiethnic/multicultural environment
  6. Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening assignments – daytime availability a plus (in some cases, may be required)

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis. All applicants must complete the online application at Shawnee.edu.  Upload a cover letter to Human Resources specifically addressing how your qualifications meet the posted qualifications, your resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcript indicating highest degree attained.
 
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT REFERENCE SECTION: Include only the name and phone number of your Professional References — DO NOT INCLUDE their email address. If you prefer, you may skip this section entirely and provide your reference information in the Applicant Documents area of the application.
 
Candidates invited for an on-campus interview may be required to present a teaching lecture and laboratory demonstration of their instructional abilities. Specific questions may be directed to Professor Ann Linden, Chair of the Department of English and Humanities, at 740.351.3294 or alinden@shawnee.edu
The information pertaining to remuneration is found on page 27 of the Adjunct Faculty Handbook (Adjunct Handbook, p27 (Download PDF reader))
Adjunct faculty at SSU are also eligible for tuition waivers (Tuition Waiver for Adjunct Faculty Policy (Download PDF reader)) and enjoy professional development opportunities, free parking, office space, and limited mileage reimbursement. They and their family (children 14years and up) also have free access to the Rhodes Athletic Facility.
 
 
Employment with the University is dependent upon BOT budget approval for the current fiscal year. Background check is required prior to hire. Official transcripts are required and must be submitted prior to hire to Professor Ann Linden, Chair of the Department of English and Humanities, 940 2nd Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662.
Note to Applicants
This is an open posting maintained and updated every semester based upon the enrollment needs of the Department, and as such, are filled on an as- needed/ongoing basis every semester.

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Master's degree
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