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Adjunct Faculty, English
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This posting for Stevenson University is seeking applicants who are
available to teach in-person classes in Maryland.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by SEIU, Local 500, and
the terms and conditions of employment will be governed by the terms of a
Collective Bargaining Agreement between the University and the SEIU that is
now being negotiated.
This is a posting for those interested in being included in the applicant pool
for this position. There is no guarantee that the University is actively
hiring for an open position at this time. Should a position be available, and
a review of your qualifications results in a decision to pursue your
candidacy, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Your application will
remain active in the pool until the posting is closed.
Posting Details
Position Description
Posting Number 201201136P
Position Title Adjunct Faculty, English
Department School of Humanities & Social Sciences: English and Humanities
Position Summary Adjunct faculty at Stevenson University will engage in teaching activities in accordance with the University's faculty workload policies. Teaching responsibilities will include teaching courses in English. Adjunct Faculty in the English Department teach a variety of courses, depending upon their education and experience, such as College Writing I, College Writing II, and Introduction to Creative Writing. Adjunct Faculty are responsible for ensuring that students meet all learning outcomes.
Education/Experience Master's degree in English, a strong commitment to quality teaching, and one year college level teaching experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability
Knowledge of the teaching of composition and writing.
Demonstrated ability to support the success of foundational learners in
composition desirable.
Ability to instruct students of varying preparation and abilities.
Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated
ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies.
Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help graduate
and/or undergraduate students to develop professionally, intellectually,
and socially.
Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and practice
inclusive pedagogy.
Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching, and a commitment to
student achievement.
Ability to assess student performance and learning.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel
and Outlook.
Familiarity with educational assessment practices
Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
Experience working with Blackboard or a similar learning management
system.
Well-developed organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
Ability to travel between campuses.
Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
Physical Requirements Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
Essential Functions
Engage in instructional activity totaling no more than 18 contact hours
per academic year (August through May), with no more than 9 contact
hours taught in an individual semester.
Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory,
or hybrid or online courses and in immediate preparation for them;
maintaining competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching
materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing
individual and group studies; reviewing written examinations and papers;
evaluating presentations and projects; providing academic accommodations
for students with documented disabilities.
Other responsibilities include writing syllabi; reading and responding to
emails promptly; grading course work within a time frame that enables the
student to incorporate feedback on their next assignment; timely
submission of mid-term and final grades, attendance verification, academic
alerts, and other reports as requested; and alerting appropriate
university personnel to student problems on a timely basis.
Complete training or professional development as required by the
University.
Collegiality, as well as professional and ethical conduct, enhances
teaching, learning and the general reputation of all persons in the
academy. Therefore, all faculty members are expected to serve in a
collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical
principles when dealing with other faculty members, students,
administrators, and members of the public. Follow all faculty and program
policies outlined by the School and the University.
Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the
statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as
set forth in the Stevenson University Policies.
Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening, online or hybrid
classes.
Meeting classes for the full class time during the scheduled dates and
times is expected.
Reports To Chair, English
Quick Link for Posting https: // stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/8069
Posting Information
Number of Available Positions Variable - Depends on need per semester
Work Location Other
Position Category Faculty
Position Type Adjunct Faculty
Months/Year Variable, based on courses scheduled to teach
Hrs/Week Variable, based on # of courses scheduled to teach
Hrs/Year
If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date
Ending Date
FLSA Exempt
Payroll Monthly
Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $1,191-$1,389 per credit/contact hour (subject to minimum enrollment)
Benefits https: // www. stevenson.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants
Posting Date 03/05/2026
Closing Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled No
EEO Statement Stevenson University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you have college level teaching experience?
No Response
1 - 3 years
4 - 6 years
Greater than 6 years
Graduate Assistant teaching experience
None
Please list any courses you have taught at the college level.
(Open Ended Question)
Do you have a Master's degree?
No Response
Yes
No
Do you have a Ph.D. in English?
Yes
No
Are you available to teach in-person classes at Stevenson University?
Yes
No
I understand that this posting is to create an applicant pool for this position and there is no guarantee that there is an open position at this time. Please keep my application on file until the posting is closed.
Yes. I understand and agree.
No. I do not want my application to remain in the applicant pool.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents
