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University of La Verne

University of La Verne is hiring: Writing Program Adjunct Faculty in La Verne

University of La Verne, La Verne, CA, United States, 91750


Posting Details

Posting Summary

Position Title
Writing Program Adjunct Faculty

Division
Provost

Major Department
College of Arts and Sciences

Department
Rhetoric and Communication Studies

Location
La Verne Main Campus

University Overview

Diversity Statement

The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Job Description

The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.
The Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies invites applications for adjunct faculty positions to teach courses in the University's First-year Rhetoric and Writing Program during the 2024-25 and/or 2025-26 academic years. We seek applicants to teach first-year writing courses primarily for in-person classes on the main campus but who may also be able to teach online courses.

Required Qualifications

Candidates for the first-year writing courses must have at least a Master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or a closely related field, such as English or TESOL. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with at least 2 years of teaching experience at the college or university level who can furnish evidence of strong teaching, and who can teach in-person classes on our main campus but who have experience teaching in asynchronous online, hybrid, and remote, synchronous online learning formats.

Benefits Summary

Below is a list of benefits and perks offered to Adjunct Faculty:

* Benefit Hub (discount perks)
* Free Parking
* Staff discounted lunches at the Spot
* 10% off discount at the University of La Verne Bookstore and Graphics
* Tuition Remission (Senior Adjuncts)
* Contribution Retirement Plan (must meet hours) for Mandatory - Voluntary Contribution at anytime
* Medical (must meet hours)
* Utilize services offered at CTL and the wellness center.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Hiring Pay Rate

Hiring Salary Per Hiring Rank:

Adjunct Instructor (no terminal degree): $27.04

Adjunct Professor (with terminal degree): $28.08

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
AF069P

Job Open Date
06/03/2024

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

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