Part-Time, Single Term Instructor - General Studies

Part-Time, Single Term Instructor - General Studies Cleveland State University - 4.2 Cleveland, OH Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications Master's degree in humanities Master's degree in education Student mentoring Humanities Mid-level Master of Humanities Classroom Teaching Adult learning Adult education Full Job Description The Division of Interdisciplinary and General Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for part-time single term instructors to teach courses in our General Studies Program. The University is opening this posting for the purposes of establishing a pool of candidates, from which to select part-time instructor candidates. Throughout the academic year, individuals may be contacted by the department to further discuss positions available, on an as needed, semester by semester basis. Service as a part-time single term instructor does not accrue tenure rights. Part-time single term instructors serve by the mutual agreement expressed in each successive contract executed and are engaged to teach at the convenience of the university. A part-time single term instructor shall not have teaching responsibilities exceeding nine credit hours per semester, and no other responsibilities such as to accrue to full-time faculty. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Humanities, Sciences, Education or related field (in rare cases where an exception can be justified on academic grounds, professional experience may be considered in lieu of a master's degree in the field). Preferred Qualifications Competency in adult education, mentoring, curriculum development and customization, bridging academic concepts with practical work experience, prior learning and portfolio evaluation Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Instructions Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/26443 . Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, ( ) . List of documents applicant is required to submit: 1. Cover letter addressing position qualifications 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Names and contact information for two references - references will be contacted via email and asked to submit a letter of reference on the applicant's behalf 4. Unofficial transcripts - optional CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/ . Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check. It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information. Hiring Range /Pay Rate Commensurate Advertising Copy Posted Date 05/12/2026 Close Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Review Begins Tentative Start Date Varies semester by semester