instructor Tiffin, OH
Job description
Tiffin University was established in 1888 and now offers nationally accredited graduate and undergraduate degrees in Business Administration, top-notch bachelor's and master's degrees in Criminal Justice and Social Sciences, and distinctive degrees in the Arts and Sciences. All through our history, the University has nurtured a student-centered setting and a strong sense of real community for our students, faculty and staff. Tiffin University has always believed in offering the highest quality education – “an education for life.”
The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 130-acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create a vibrant and warm home for an educational community. In addition to the growth in Tiffin, TU graduate and undergraduate programs are offered online and at Cincinnati, Columbus, Fremont, Toledo, and at several sites in the Greater Cleveland area. The MBA is also offered at Bucharest, Romania. From academic programs in sports and recreation management to homeland security/terrorism, communication and management, TU offers more than 25 majors through on-campus and online learning that result in real advantages for our students.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Tiffin University is seeking to fill an adjunct instructor position in English for campus-based day classes. The position includes teaching face-to-face sections in foundational and/or first-year composition courses within the general education curriculum. Candidates should have a M.A. in English or Rhetoric or a minimum of 18 credit hours of graduate work in the specific major. Prior teaching experience is preferred. These classes are in-person on Tiffin University’s campus.
Requirements:MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Teaching active-learning courses in composition.
- Grading and providing detailed feedback on all assignments.
- Actively responding to student emails and requests within 24 hours
- Communicate effectively with students via written, oral, and virtual modalities
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education:
- Applicants must have a Master of Science in mathematics or a related field, a B.S. in mathematics and some teaching experience, or a minimum of 18 credit hours of graduate work in the specific major.
Experience:
- Applicants with college teaching experience will be preferred.
EXPECTED KEY COMPETENCIES (ORGANIZATIONAL FIT)
Interdependence: Fosters collaboration across the University
Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills
Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with University's mission and values
Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative classroom environment by bringing diverse students and ideas together.
Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit and or stand periodically for long periods.
ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For consideration for this position, please submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae/resume.
