College Level Writing and Research for Writing Adjunct

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning in an online adult education environment
• Check and prepare course before it opens, including posting assignment due dates
• Post announcements at least weekly • Provide timely, substantive feedback on student work
• Communicate with students via email, course discussions, and be available for Teams meetings - (Essential)

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Preferred: Doctorate in English, or other doctorate with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours (500-level or above) in courses with the prefix ENG, WRI, LIT, or COMP.
• Required: A master’s degree with minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in English.

Experience

• Experience teaching adult learners using an online learning management system is preferred.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of online educational delivery tools.
• Demonstrated teaching abilities.
• Demonstrated higher education experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learners
• Demonstrated a commitment to building and cultivating diversity through leadership, teaching and/or service.

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity.  We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity.  Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth.  We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.