Adjunct Faculty in English

Job Description: The English Department at Old Dominion University invites applicants for part-time Adjunct instructional faculty teach 100- and 200- level sections of in-person General Education Composition and Literature courses. We are currently seeking individuals, this post may remain open for additional applications as opportunities arise. Those selected will be hired as part of an adjunct pool, which will be utilized as needed based on which courses are in need of coverage. We tend to have the greatest need for instructors who can teach daytime, on-campus courses between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, most often in General Education Composition but sometimes also in General Education Literature. Position Type Part-Time Type of Recruitment General Public Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certificationsM.A., M.F.A., or Ph. D. in English or M.A. or Ph. D. in closely-related field with a minimum of 18 hours graduate credit hours in English courses. Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience with Microsoft Office. Preparation and/or experience teaching introductory-level courses in literature and/or composition at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications: Availability to teach in-person on Old Dominion University's Norfolk, VA, campus between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, AND one or more of the following: For Literature: ability to teach across genre and period specialties and to include a diverse selection of texts and voices. For Composition: expertise and experience in writing studies pedagogies such as WAC / WID, multi-modality, anti-racism, and/or universal design for learning. Conditions of Employment Location Norfolk, VAJob Open Date 07/24/2024 Application Review Date Open Until Filled Yes Application Instructions Interested candidates must apply via https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/21039 and submit a cover letter outlining preparation and experience for teaching General Education Composition and/or Literature courses; a curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts; and contact information for 3 professional references. Applications will begin July 22, 2025, and and will recur whenever openings arise. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Questions or requests for additional information can be sent to Dr. Mary Beth Pennington, chair of the search committee, via e-mail at mpenning@odu.edu. Telework Friendly NoReasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information. About the Collegewww.odu.edu/al About the Departmenthttp://www.odu.edu/englishdeptPosting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).How did you hear about this employment opportunity? The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)Higheredjobs.com Diverse Jobs.com Insight Into Diversity.com Jobs. Virginia.gov Old Dominion University website Virginia Pilot (website or print)Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)Academic Keys Other If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?(Open Ended Question)Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Contact Information for Professional References Unofficial Graduate Transcripts Optional Documents