Adjunct Instructor, English

Salary: $34.80 - $37.19 Hourly
Location : Durham, NC
Job Type: Adjunct Instructor (PT)
Job Number: 25-26-00054
Division: Academics and Guided Career Pathways
Department: English and Communications
Opening Date: 11/04/2025
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt


Description


Do Great Things! The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for course preparation, delivery, grading, and records management. The Instructor will work closely with his or her Discipline Chair on matters related to and for the benefit of the ASUT department and its students.
***This posting is part of a pool recruitment process, which means we are collecting applications for potential openings that may arise during the academic year. Please note: This position may not be for an immediate need. Instead, your application will be kept on file and reviewed as opportunities become available. Pool positions are used to identify qualified candidates in advance, allowing us to fill roles more efficiently when vacancies occur.

Examples of Duties

Job Duties
1. Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction

2. Be fully prepared with a syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with the stated objectives of the course

3. Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times, and comply with institutional rules and regulations

4. Maintain complete course and student records, reports, and forms

5. Stay current with developments in the field of instruction

6. Assume other necessary responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the chair, department dean, chief instructional officer, or president, in meeting the needs of the department, division, and college

7. Assume responsibility for laboratory/classroom preparation, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommend, as necessary, appropriate laboratory supplies and equipment
Minimum Qualifications
A master's degree in English or Rhetoric, or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English or literature.

Work Experience :

Successful experience teaching composition and/or literature, preferably at a university or community college

Supplemental Information

1. Thorough understanding of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the North Carolina Community College System
2. Demonstrated ability to use modern instructional technology (Microsoft Office, learning management systems, e-mail, Internet, student information databases, library research databases) and experience with Internet-based instruction
3. Competence in oral and written communication skills is necessary for effective teaching
4. Ability to be organized, accurate, and punctual with paperwork and assigned tasks
5. Sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, colleagues, and community groups
6. Ability to make presentations to small or large audiences
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective, civil, and respectful communication and interpersonal relations throughout the college and the community
8. Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
9. Familiarity with OSHA standards as they apply to educational environments

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to move between classrooms, buildings, and campuses
• Ability to express or exchange ideas
• Ability to lift, at times, 10 lbs.
• Good eye/hand dexterity

Normal Working Hours :

Published meeting times, preparation, and grading for contracted courses, as well as time spent conferring with students.
This position is not eligible for benefits. For more information, please visit
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Do you have a Master's or Doctoral degree in English or Rhetoric and Communications, or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English, literature, or rhetoric and composition?

• Master's degree in English or Rhetoric and Communications
• Doctoral degree in English or Rhetoric and Communications
• Master's or Doctoral degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English, literature, or rhetoric and composition.
• No, I do not have Master's or Doctoral degree in English or Rhetoric and Communications or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in English, literature, or rhetoric and composition

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Do you have experience teaching English or related subjects at a university or community college?

• Yes
• No

Required Question