Adjunct Instructor (English)

Neumont University is looking for multiple adjuncts to teach in one or more of the following areas:

• English

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree or higher degree in related field from an accredited college institution PLUS 15 credit hours in the specific subject to be taught
• Teaching experience preferred but not required

TIME COMMITMENT:

• Courses begin January 2027 and are 5 to 10 weeks long depending on the course.
• Adjuncts may spend up to 10 hours a week outside of class doing grading and familiarizing themselves with the curriculum. This time commitment lessens once they get the hang of teaching.
• Courses are taught on-site at our downtown SLC location (exception: during social isolating).

ADVANTAGES TO BEING A NEUMONT FACULTY MEMBER:

As a Neumont instructor you will develop leadership and mentoring skills that will enhance your career. It can be a very rewarding experience as you

• Improve the lives of students from across the nation through the power of education.
• Have an opportunity to give back through educating the next generation of tech experts.
• Experience the light turn on in your students eyes as you teach and they experience true understanding.
• Be a part of a computer science institution that focuses on creating software engineers that can DO not just theorize.
• Develop your teaching/mentoring skills.

Faculty at Neumont University are responsible for educating students in accordance with the Neumont teaching methodology which focuses on active learning and engaging students in the learning environment. Faculty members are also responsible for grading and providing valuable feedback to students in a timely manner mentoring students in groups or individually evaluating curriculum adapting coursework and materials as necessary to meet student learning needs and other activities related to effective instruction.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Implement best practices in teaching and project-based learning
• Submit all new teaching materials to Neumont vault upon completion of each course
• Work with supervisor to identify areas for personal development and course improvement
• Utilize feedback from mid-quarter and end-of-quarter evaluations to improve teaching
• Identify innovative teaching methods to solve curricular problems
• Teach material defined in the course description and syllabus
• Maintain and meet the listed student learning goals
• Utilize the Neumont LMS to keep an updated syllabus course materials and grades
• Provide a safe learning environment for students
• Answer and deal respectfully with student complaints and problems
• Use effective assessments that measure student learning
• Provide timely and accurate feedback to students assignments exams projects etc.

FAQ

ouIve never taught before am I qualified to teach

We hire industry professionals and help them learn how to be good teachers. Our project-based curriculum means fewer lectures and more hands-on practice. Instructors must have at least 4 years of industry experience and a bachelors degree in a tech related field. An additional 4 years of outstanding experience and contributions to the field may be substituted for a formal degree.

Do I have to develop the curriculum

You will use curriculum that has been developed and refined by previous Neumont instructors. We expect that you will share your individual perspective and experiences with the students to supplement the formal curriculum.

What is the process to get started

Besides submitting an application and resume all instructors will go through a formal application process which includes a short teaching demonstration. We will verify your work experience and educational credentials.

Neumonts Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at under the Student Life section. This report is required by federal law to comply with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The policy statements address the schools policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security. You may also request a paper copy from the Vice President Student Affairs.

Required Experience:

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