Adjunct Pool - English Department; Critical Reading and Writing, African-American Literature

Adjunct Pool - English Department (Critical Reading and Writing, African-American Literature, and Latinx Literature)

Position Category: Adjunct,
FLSA: Exempt,
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background: California Lutheran University is an accredited, private, comprehensive university located midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.

Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair or Program Director, the Adjunct Faculty Member is responsible for providing academic instruction to students for the assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

• Provide academic instruction to students through lecture, lab, or performance courses; assess and develop cognitive abilities, communication skills, and higher order thinking skills among students through appropriate assignments and activities.
• Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.
• Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and student learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions, and examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner to student inquiries.
• Plan and organize instruction according to approved course outlines and student learning outcomes to maximize student learning in alignment with department, and university mission/goals.
• Maintain current, accurate records of course enrollment, attendance, student academic progress, course curriculum, and student learning outcomes; prepare and submit data and reports related to course and student progress in a timely manner.

• Current theory and practice within the subject discipline
• Principles and best practices of effective teaching

• Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the subject field or discipline
• Deliver course curricula in various learning styles
• Exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of University students.
• Integrate current and emerging instructional delivery technologies into the learning process to enhance teaching and the educational experience

Possession of a master's degree from a graduate institution of recognized standing or equivalent experience and professional recognition.

Indoor classroom environment; subject to visiting a variety of classroom sites on campus.

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law.