Adjunct - Humanities

Pfeiffer University invites qualified candidates to apply for part-time faculty positions to teach either in-person or online course offerings for the 2022-2023 academic year. Program areas in the department include Art, English (both in Writing and Literature), History, English, and Religion. Part-time appointments are made on a semester-by-semester (as needed) basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach assigned courses in either an in-person or online format.
• Establish and promote an effective learning environment that maximizes student learning.
• Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following institutional guidelines.
• Submit required reports and forms in a timely manner (to Program Coordinator, Department Chair, Dean, Registrar and/or other assessment coordinator).
• Attend meetings, trainings and orientations as required.
• Hold office hours to support students either before or after class or by appointment in-person or through electronic communication as appropriate.
• Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise.

Interested applicants should include with the application:

• • Brief Letter of Application.
  • Curriculum Vita.
  • Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official documents required upon hire).
  • Contact information for three professional references.

Pfeiffer is a comprehensive United Methodist-related university, with its traditional undergraduate campus located in Misenheimer, North Carolina. We are committed to educational excellence, service and scholarship. We encourage our faculty, staff and students to reach their full potential, while valuing diversity. The university encourages our staff and faculty members to embrace the values of human dignity, integrity and service to our community.

• PhD / terminal degree in the field of study is preferred.
• Master's degree in the field of study or Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline is required.
• May consider alternate credentialing if candidate has related professional experience.
• Teaching experience on the college level.
• Knowledge of the Blackboard LMS preferred.