Adjunct Faculty, English

• Instruct and facilitate meaningful learning of course outcomes in the curriculum
• Proactively support all facets of the learning environment
• Provide learning-centered instruction enabling graduates to fulfill evolving marketplace needs
• Design and deliver class instruction through instructional plans, lesson activities, and approved online course-shell instruction
• Foster student proficiency and establish student performance criteria and evaluation
• Establish classroom environments conducive to learning and student involvement
• Plan and prepare for classes and student success
• Promote student success through flexible teaching style and schedule, passion for teaching, and student engagement
• Maintain accurate records, submit grades and reports on time, and enforce academic and attendance policies
• Relate professional, life, and industry experience to learning and maintain awareness of industry trends and opportunities
• Participate in faculty development to enhance learner-centered instruction skills
• Communicate consistently with supervisors, faculty, and administrators
• Participate in curriculum and system task forces, campus orientation, graduation, workshops, and meetings

Requirements

• For graduate programs, a terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution in the discipline to be taught, with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline) required
• For undergraduate programs, a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the discipline to be taught, with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline) required
• Experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution
• Active, valid, and unencumbered state licensure or certification as applicable to the discipline
• At least six months teaching experience at South University or another post-secondary education institution preferred, with online experience a plus (for online only)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management and detail-oriented skills
• Computer-based skills, including software, analytical, and report writing skills
• Experience with computerized learning
• Excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Excellent teaching skills as evidenced in prior teaching evaluations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in curriculum design and delivery, fostering student engagement and success through effective instructional strategies. Holds a terminal degree or master's degree in the relevant discipline, with a strong emphasis on communication, critical thinking, and conflict resolution skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Terminal Degree
• Master's Degree
• Teaching Experience
• State Licensure
• Online Instruction Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Curriculum Design
• Instructional Planning
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Computer-Based Learning
• Report Writing

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

• State Licensure

Industry Keywords

• Post-Secondary Education
• Graduate Programs
• Undergraduate Programs
• Faculty Development
• Student Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• Learning Management Systems
• Computer Software