Part Time English Composition Adjunct Lecturer at The Pennsylvania State University

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty staff technical service or student) please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTSThe Adjunct English Composition Instructor is a part-time faculty opening within the School of Humanities at Penn State Harrisburg. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who shares our commitment to undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will contribute to our efforts to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for students. For more information about the School of Humanities please visit the website at DutiesThe primary responsibilities of the Adjunct English Composition Instructor include:Plan and teach one to three in-person course sections (three to nine credits) per semester.Follow best practices for teaching English Composition.Work effectively with diverse populations and audiences.Hold at least one office hour per three credits taught.Grade student work.Submit student progress reports throughout the semester.Respond to administration and student emails.Participate in professional development activities.Support First Year Seminar events.Effectively use the Penn State learning management system (Canvas).Requirements and QualificationsCandidates should possess an earned masters degree or higher in English Rhetoric and Composition or a closely related field.Teaching experience in first-year compositionOr an equivalent combination of education and experience.An expectation of demonstrating a commitment to transforming teaching methods communication approaches course materials learning objectives and learning environments to genuinely support respect and cater to the unique needs of student populations at Penn State Harrisburg.Application Process:To apply for the Adjunct English Composition Instructor opening please visit Penn States Human Resources website at and submit the following documents:Cover Letter that addresses the candidates interest in the position diversity equity inclusion and belonging commitment and alignment with Penn State Harrisburgs values.Curriculum Vitae that highlights the candidates education teaching and professional experience.Teaching Philosophy that includes strategies for promoting diversity equity inclusion and belonging.Candidates should be prepared to provide the names titles and contact information (telephone email and mailing address) of three (3) professional references if requested.Penn State Harrisburg is a campus of the Pennsylvania State University the Commonwealth of Pennsylvanias land -grant institution serving more than 85000 students.Penn State Harrisburg the Capital College enrolls 4600 students in residential instruction and an additional 1000 students in programs delivered online via the Universitys World Campus.Penn State Harrisburg offers two associate 35 baccalaureate 25 Masters and three doctoral degrees. The college also offers the first two years of study leading to more than 275 baccalaureate majors available throughout Penn State. Additionally the campus participates in nine online degree offerings (six graduate and three undergraduate) through Penn State World Campus and offers accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs joint degrees in collaboration with Penn State Dickinson Law and the Penn State College of Medicine and continuing education opportunities.For more information about Penn State Harrisburg please visit the colleges website at send questions and comments to Dr. Russell Kirkscey English Composition Coordinator ().BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCESCAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.EEO IS THE LAWPenn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the universitys teaching research and service mission.Federal Contractors Labor Law PosterPA State Labor Law PosterPenn State PoliciesCopyright InformationHotlines Key Skills Data Analytics,LAN,Accomodation,Control System,Corporate Risk Management,E Learning Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1