English Education, Adjunct

Position Overview:
Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part-time teaching positions. Adjunct faculty members provide quality learning experience for students and support the educational philosophy, mission, and long-term goals of the University of Central Oklahoma, the College of Liberal Arts, and the hiring department. Adjunct faculty members teach classes, advise and mentor students, evaluate student performance, and maintain student records in accordance with university policies. Adjunct faculty members work in a collaborative manner with full- and part-time colleagues and adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the UCO Faculty and Employee Handbooks.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions:
Instruct a 100% online asynchronous section of ENG 3123, Grammar for English Education Majors, during the Spring (January -May) 2022 semester.

Preference Date for Applications:
November 5, 2021

Qualifications

Required Documents:
Online faculty application with cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of three professional references, and degree transcripts for all degrees.

Experience Required:
Possesses at least a master’s degree in English Education and a commitment to high-quality teaching. Has taught a minimum of three years in public school teaching in English or language arts, grades 6-12. As the course will be taught 100% online, applicants must have completed training at the Center for eLearning and Connected Environments (CeCe) at UCO. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Experience Preferred:
PhD in English Education. Two years college-level teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Adjunct faculty in English are instructors-of-record and are responsible for planning lessons, developing assignments and activities, grading and returning student work, and holding classes as scheduled by the University. Additional duties include scheduling office hours, answering email promptly, administering course evaluations, and meeting College of Liberal Arts and English Department deadlines.

Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.