Adjunct Faculty Position

Dual Enrollment, English

Job Summary

Jax State partners with many high schools in our region to offer college courses through Dual Enrollment on the high school campus. This job posting is for English faculty on those partner school campuses who, working with their principal and Jax State’s Dual Enrollment Coordinator, are seeking adjunct certification in order to teach Dual Enrollment English courses on their home campus.

Before applying for this position, please be sure to speak with your principal and the Jax State Dual Enrollment Coordinator, Amie Knight, first. Ms. Knight may be reached at ahknight@jsu.edu.

(If you are not currently an English teacher at one of our partner high schools and are interested in adjuncting on the Jax State campus or online, please complete the campus adjunct job posting instead.)

Through this job posting, the Head of the English Department will assess faculty credentials, including transcripts, coursework, and degrees, as well as other teaching documents and overall preparation for college-level teaching. An interview and classroom observation may be required of all applicants.

A minimum of a master’s degree in a field appropriate to the discipline with at least 18 hours completed in graduate-level English courses is required to teach college English courses. Transcripts submitted with the application will be evaluated, and any additional degrees and/or coursework needed will be discussed with the applicant.

Required Application Documents

• Cover Letter. The Cover Letter must address the applicant’s readiness, preparation, and/or experience teaching college-level General Education English courses, such as composition, speech, and literature.
• CV. The CV must include at least three references, in addition to the principal, with current email addresses and phone numbers.
• Teaching Philosophy.
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts required upon hire).

Department Information

The Department of English at Jacksonville State University offers an undergraduate degree with concentrations in creative writing, literature, and professional writing, as well as a master’s degree and several certificate and microcredential programs.  Faculty and students enjoy a wide range of courses; activities; events; internships; and study abroad, service, and experiential learning opportunities.

About Jax State

Founded in 1883, Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville, Alabama, whose mission is to provide distinctive educational, cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, approximately midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, JSU is home to more than 9,600 students representing 61 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career and personal goals. As an academic institution, it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to http://www.jsu.edu/president/strategic_planning.html

Academically Jax State offers 101 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education.  More than 40 online programs are offered.  The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus – Arts, Humanities, and Sciences; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.

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