The Adjuncts will teach in the Prison Education Program. Content areas include: Communications, Theology, Art History, History, and English to meet the General Education requirements offered within the Prison Education Programs. All courses are taught in-person. Faculty must be credentialed in the area of instruction and must be able to pass a background check.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teach classes in-person as assigned at one of the Prison facilities.
- Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum appropriate for the course assigned
- Maintain effective and timely student assessment and feedback
- Manage and foster an inclusive educational environment to serve all learners
- Maintain student attendance records in accordance with university policy
- Submit mid-term and final grades on time
- Demonstrate professionalism with students, faculty, staff, and administration
- Timely attendance at all required training, Division meetings, and university-related meetings
- Complete all required training, including training on Engage LMS
- Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
- Perform other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- MA in the content field or master’s degree + 18 graduate credits in content area
- Communications – Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communications
- Theology
- Art History and Art Appreciation
- English – Composition and Literature
- History
- Minimum of three years teaching at the college level required.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to prison rehabilitation.
- Philosophically aligned with the mission and values of USM
- Experience working in a prison preferred.
- Ability to pass Department of Corrections/KBI background check required.
TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.
Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer