Adjunct Professor of English
Adjunct Professor of English
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Job Description
Job ID
CESEng
Position Classification
PT Adjunct Faculty
Position Summary
Academic Writing engages students in academic inquiry research and argumentation: designing research questions; locating evaluating and synthesizing secondary research; performing primary research to construct new knowledge; employing critical thinking strategies to develop arguments with purpose meaning and significance. In addition to exploring the influence of traditional print-based genres and rhetorical contexts students will develop an awareness of how these contexts are affected by emerging media.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement teaching strategies that foster students development as writers while creating an inclusive respectful supportive and welcoming learning environment.
- Be available to students by email and/or in person to provide support and assistance outside of class (recommended 2 hours/week office hours). Refer students to Chair and appropriate university support services as needed.
- Provide students a course syllabus consistent with University guidelines that provides clear expectations to students particularly regarding grading and course policies.
- Utilize the universitys Learning Management System (Blackboard) to post instructional content record grades etc.
- Review University/College policies with Chair. Bring any incidents of academic dishonesty to the attention of the college.
- Grade and return written work to students in a timely manner. Maintain appropriate records of students work for course assessment.
- Submit mid-term and final grades by the scheduled deadlines.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in English.
Salary/Pay Information
$3150 per course ($6300 for two sections)
Anticipated Schedule
Fall Semester: 8/25/25 to 12/13/25
M/W 11:00 to 11:50 am
M/W 12:00 to 12:50 pm
Both classes are face-to-face on University of Detroit Mercys main campus.
Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should email a curriculum vitae; cover letter or summary of teaching experience/philosophy; and a small selection of teaching materials (e.g. course syllabi class activities assignments student evaluations) to Please use the subject line Adjunct Faculty Fall 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as needed.
Michigans largest most comprehensive private University University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the Universitys mission diversity and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.
Employment Type
Part-Time
