Adjunct Writing

Adjunct Writing . The University of Olivet, a liberal arts institution with an historical commitment to inclusion, diversity, and social justice, seeks in-person Adjunct Instructors for courses in the area of writing/composition. Instructors each courses in the University of Olivet Writing Program, primarily in the first-year composition series. This posting represents positions available for in-person, daytime instruction on The University of Olivet campus.

Adjunct instructor positions are part-time. Teaching assignments will vary from semester to semester. Students from underrepresented minorities constitute 26% of the current student body, with almost 20% of the student body identifying as African American. Approximately half of the student body is Pell grant eligible.

Primary responsibilities: Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments and papers. Prepare and deliver instructional materials (i.e. syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts) in-person and via the Online Learning Management System. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Compile, administer, and grade assessments.

Participate in required reporting processes (i.e. grades, attendance, etc.).

Qualifications

Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric & Composition, or a related field; or, a Master’s degree in an unrelated field with at least 18 graduate credits in English. We seek candidates who are open to innovation and collaboration, who embrace Olivet’s relationship-based approach to pedagogy, and who embody our commitment to inclusivity. Starting Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as needed. Application Process: Go to our online application site.

Career Center | Recruitment Once in the Career Center, click on the job title to view the posting and click “Apply” to set up a profile and upload the following materials: 1. Letter of application; 2. Current resume or curriculum vitae with contact information for three references; 3. One-page statement of your interest in and experience with working with a diverse population of students in a multi-ethnic environment; 4.

Transcript from the highest degree-granting institution related to the position (official or unofficial) and/or documentation of graduate coursework in the area of instruction; 5. Sample syllabus for a college writing class; and 6. Student evaluations (optional). Offer of hire is contingent upon receipt of official transcripts, completion of a background check, and verification of information submitted.

Founded in 1844, The University of Olivet was the first college by charter in Michigan to admit women and people of color. As part of its commitment to a values-based mission of Education for Individual and Social Responsibility, the College actively seeks inclusion in its students, faculty and staff