Adjunct Faculty: English

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Brenau University is hiring in the area of English.

Job Responsibilities:

* Be current and knowledgeable in the subject matter being taught.

* Be academically prepared for each class.

* Abide by the established course syllabus outcomes.

* Serve as a resource person and facilitator in the learning process.

* Provide evaluations that are appropriate, equitable, professional, and designed to improve student performance.

* Exhibit objectivity in all dealings with students and in all aspects of the learning process.

* Continually adapt teaching strategies in the implementation of the course to meet the needs of all students.

* Develop and encourage an atmosphere of openness in the classroom.

* Be familiar with the services provided by the various institutional offices such as Financial Aid, Registrar's Office, Student Services, Center for Academic Success, Office of Accessibility Services, Library, and the Writing Center so as to be able to assist and direct students when necessary.

* Support student activities on a professional level.

Qualifications:

* Training in Canvas is required and provided.

* In order to be eligible to teach undergraduate classes at Brenau University, candidates must possess a Master's degree and at least 18 graduate hours in the discipline being taught.

Department Specific Information

Courses include:

* EH 101 Written Communication

* EH 102 Reading and Research Writing

* EH 103 Oral Communication

* EH 203 Varied Voices in American Literature

* EH 230 World Literature Before 1650

* EH 245 Women's Literary Studies

Position Location:

Gainesville and Online

* All courses except EH 103 online are taught in 14-week terms:
Fall, Spring, and Summer.

* EH 103 online is taught in 7-week terms, Fall and Spring.

Home Campus Designation:

This position is based in Gainesville, GA.

Training:

Training in Canvas (our learning management system) is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities required.

Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes:

Mostly Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment related to teaching. Prolonged periods sitting and standing. worker is required to have close visual acuity to grade papers, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Title IX Implications:
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