Millikin University invites applicants for the position of Adjunct English Instructor for the Academic Year. Adjuncts can expect to teach in our University Studies writing program specifically EN 181: University Writing; other courses may be available to teach based on department need and adjunct qualifications.
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
1. Teach courses primarily EN 181 as assigned by the department.
2. Maintain regular office hours to assist students. Respond in a timely fashion to student correspondence including student e-mails.
3. Assess student performance.
4. Maintain a professional attitude with all students faculty and staff.
Qualifications: This position requires a Masters MFA or doctoral degree in English literature rhetoric/composition or creative writing along with a record of excellence teaching first-year writing. Candidates with a doctoral degree in rhetoric/composition or a related field and a record of teaching excellence may also be eligible to teach EN 281: Writing in the Disciplines.
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