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Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City

Adjunct Professor - English

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What they do

An English Language or Literature Professor leads courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$74,807 / year median in Oklahoma

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Job Description

Adjunct Professor
  • English Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City 494782 Campus OSU-Oklahoma City Contact Name & Email Alissa Nephew, alissa.
nephew@okstate.edu Work Schedule Schedule varies depending on modality and day of courses assigned. Online classes available. Appointment Length 6 months or less Hiring Range $750.00 per credit hour Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references. About this Position Conduct on-site instruction in English courses. Instructors will develop in each student the skills of critical thinking and to help students learn the subject matter presented to them in order for that student to become a positive member of the community.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Master's in English or related discipline or Master's Degree with 18 hours in English required (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Experience:
Minimum two (2) years teaching and classroom management experience. Must have educational qualifications to teach in subject area or have documented specialty education/experience to meet tested experience requirements, as per the Higher Learning Commission's publication on Determining Qualified Faculty, and provide leadership in an academic discipline and/or degree program. Programs with discipline-specific external accreditation may have more stringent training and experience requirements. Skills, Proficiencies, and/or
Knowledge:
Teaching Competence
  • Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress. Communication skills
  • Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English. Requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment. Computer skills
  • Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and Internet.
Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism. Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D./Ed.

D. in related field
Essential Job Functions:
Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system. Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses. Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods. Completes all mandatory training. Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook. Perform other related duties as assigned. The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Working Conditions:
Must be able to work in-person during the day in the Oklahoma City area. Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.
Physical Requirements:
Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking and listening. Duties require extensive use of computers, telephones and other office equipment. Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weighs more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift). The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. To apply, please visit: https://jobs.okstate.edu/jobs/adjunct-professor-english-oklahoma-city-oklahoma-united-states-efded470-aeff-4f76-a70b-9c2610204339 je-213f5c0e6ed841b0a36d27baa81a3a88