Adjunct Assistant Teaching Professor, English Composition

The School of Arts and Humanities (SAH) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) at the University of New England (UNE) seeks applications for adjunct teaching professors to teach section(s) of English Composition (ENG 110) during the Fall 2024 semester (August 28 - December 13, 2024). The course is scheduled to meet on Mondays from 9:30am - 12:20pm on the Biddeford Campus.

The couse is a required 4-credit course that introduces students to college-level, source-based writing. Information about the course (English 110), including learning outcomes, is available on the English website at https://www.une.edu/cas/schools/arts-humanities/majors/ba-english.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for these positions, please submit the following material:

• Cover letter describing relevant teaching experience

• Curriculum vitae, or resume

• A sample syllabus and a formal writing assignment prompt from a relevant composition course

• Names and contact information for two professional references

For more information, contact Michael Cripps, mcripps@une.edu, Academic Director of the School of Arts and Humanities.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of this position include:

• Developing and/or updating a course syllabus.

• Preparing lectures and presenting instruction aligned with the student learning outcomes of the course.

• Preparing student assignments that assess the student learning outcomes of the course.

• Meeting all designated class periods.

• Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.

• Submitting mid-semester progress reports and final grades by University deadlines.

Qualifications

Prospective instructors should have a master's or doctoral degree and have experience teaching first-year college writing as an introduction to academic writing. Familiarity or experience with ePortfolios is desired.

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