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Adjunct – Multiple Positions

Vincennes University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructors--Early College Summer Grant Program Fort Wayne & South Bend. We are seeking applicants for instructors in the areas of Public Speaking, Psychology (2 positions), and Business Internship.

Position summary:

The Early College Program has openings for adjunct faculty to teach dual credit courses as part of an adjunct faculty pool. This is a non-tenure track faculty position, reporting primarily to the Assistant Dean of Early College Programs for Vincennes University- Fort Wayne.

Job Requirements/Experience:

Candidates should have the interest and expertise to teach their assigned courses in an open access college setting. Minimum qualification is a Master’s Degree in the content area or a Master’s Degree with 18 graduate hours in the content area. High school teacher certification and/or experience working with high school students is preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

The successful candidate must:

• Be able to teach rigorous college coursework to high school students.
• Be able to incorporate a variety of teaching strategies and technologies in the classroom.
• Be able to encourage and assist new students to develop skills and confidence.
• Be able to provide a challenging environment for the highly skilled student.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Primary responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate/dual credit courses and associated labs.
• Participate in the development and implementation of assessment, including learning outcomes at the course, program, college, and university level.

Required Documents:

• Cover letter with a description of teaching interests and experiences.
• Statement of philosophy of teaching
• Resume or curriculum vitae.
• Statement regarding working with diverse student populations
• Copies of transcripts verifying educational degree (official transcripts required upon offer of employment).
• Names and contact information of five references.

This position will be reimbursed through Crossing the Finish Line funds.

Requirements

Interested applicants should submit a Vincennes University application, cover letter, resume/cv, and full contact information for three professional references.