English Composition Instructor - Adjunct Lecturer

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The 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 https://harrisburg.psu.edu/humanities.

Job Duties

The 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 Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an earned master’s degree or higher in English Rhetoric and Composition or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience in first-year composition
• Or 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 State’s Human Resources website at hr.psu.edu/careers and submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter that addresses the candidate’s interest in the position, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging commitment, and alignment with Penn State Harrisburg’s values.
• Curriculum Vitae that highlights the candidate's 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 Pennsylvania’s land -grant institution, serving more than 85,000 students.

Penn State Harrisburg, the Capital College, enrolls 4,600 students in residential instruction and an additional 1,000 students in programs delivered online via the University’s World Campus.

Penn State Harrisburg offers two associate, 35 baccalaureate, 25 Master's, 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 college’s website at https://harrisburg.psu.edu/.

Please send questions and comments to Dr. Russell Kirkscey, English Composition Coordinator ([email protected]).

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