Undergraduate Adjunct Professor - English/Technical Communication

Undergraduate Adjunct Professor -

English/Technical Communications

TrineOnline

 

Summary

Trine University is seeking qualified and dynamic adjunct instructors to teach online undergraduate courses in English and Communications. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, a passion for student learning, and the ability to deliver engaging instruction for online classes.

The Adjunct Faculty Role

The University’s mission is to promote intellectual and personal development through personally focused learning opportunities, preparing students to succeed, lead and serve. Our faculty are responsible for ensuring students are successful in the online classroom and are prepared for the complexities of today’s workplace.

It is expected that adjunct faculty will:

  • Actively engage students through frequent interaction and convey a genuine enthusiasm for their learning.
  • Provide thorough and constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics to effectively assess learners’ work, while also acknowledging learner accomplishments.
  • Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
  • Work effectively with the TrineOnline team to seek continuous improvement for all TrineOnline courses and programs.

Adjunct Faculty Training

All new faculty teaching online are required to successfully complete onboarding training as a condition of hire.

Required Education

  • Master’s degree in English, Communications, or a closely related field is required
  • College-level teaching experience preferred
  • Familiarity with online learning platforms (e.g., Moodle, Canvas, Blackboard) is a plus
  • Minimum technology requirements must be met, those can be viewed at:
    https://www.trine.edu/online/student-support/technology.aspx

Salary

Salary is is based upon the number of credit hours taught and the number of students registered for the class being taught.

Adjunct faculty candidates are required to provide official transcripts during the candidate selection process.

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Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.