What are the responsibilities and job description for the Humanities Adjuncts Prison Education position at University of Saint Mary?
The Adjuncts will teach in the Prison Education Program. Content areas include: Communications, Theology, Art History, History, and English to meet the General Education requirements offered within the Prison Education Programs. All courses are taught in-person. Faculty must be credentialed in the area of instruction and must be able to pass a background check.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teach classes in-person as assigned at one of the Prison facilities.
- Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum appropriate for the course assigned
- Maintain effective and timely student assessment and feedback
- Manage and foster an inclusive educational environment to serve all learners
- Maintain student attendance records in accordance with university policy
- Submit mid-term and final grades on time
- Demonstrate professionalism with students, faculty, staff, and administration
- Timely attendance at all required training, Division meetings, and university-related meetings
- Complete all required training, including training on Engage LMS
- Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
- Perform other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
-
MA in the content field or master’s degree 18 graduate credits in content area
- Communications – Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communications
- Theology
- Art History and Art Appreciation
- English – Composition and Literature
- History
- Minimum of three years teaching at the college level required.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to prison rehabilitation.
- Philosophically aligned with the mission and values of USM
- Experience working in a prison preferred.
- Ability to pass Department of Corrections/KBI background check required.
TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.
Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer