Adjunct Faculty — English Composition (ENG 101)
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Theoria Technical College Llc
US
Summary
Deliver an asynchronous English Composition course via Orbund LMS while maintaining regular and substantive interaction with students. Responsibilities include grading assignments, providing individualized feedback, and maintaining accurate academic records.
Job Description
Position Type: Adjunct, Independent Contractor (1099) — Asynchronous Online
Modality: 100% online via Orbund LMS | Term Length: 5 weeks (35-day terms) | Credit Hours: 3 semester units
About Theoria Technical College
Theoria Technical College is a California-approved institution by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), an ACCJC Candidate institution, and ACCET-accredited private postsecondary college offering certificate and Associate of Science degree programs in a fully online format. Theoria serves adult learners seeking career-relevant education and academically rigorous instruction aligned with institutional, state, federal, and accreditor standards.
About the Course
ENG 101 — English Composition is a 3-unit, 5-week asynchronous course designed to develop college-level writing, critical reading, rhetorical analysis, and research skills. Students engage in academic writing assignments emphasizing thesis development, organization, evidence-based argumentation, revision, grammar, and proper citation practices. The course fulfills a General Education requirement within the Associate of Science degree program and supports institutional learning outcomes consistent with ACCJC Standard II.A.
Position Responsibilities
• Deliver an asynchronous, instructor-facilitated course within Orbund LMS consistent with the approved institutional syllabus and course shell.
• Maintain Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) in accordance with 34 CFR §600.2 through weekly announcements, instructor-led discussion facilitation, individualized feedback, and meaningful academic engagement.
• Evaluate and grade assignments in accordance with institutional timelines (10 business days for assignments; 7 days after course close for final grades).
• Respond to student communications within 48 business hours, excluding weekends and institutional holidays.
• Maintain accurate attendance, academic engagement, and grading records consistent with institutional and accreditation requirements.
• Complete required institutional training modules, including FERPA, accreditation compliance, distance education standards, and instructional policies, within 30 days of engagement.
• Participate in probationary review and annual faculty evaluation processes consistent with institutional policy and Administrative Operating Procedures (AOPs).
Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s degree in English, English Composition, Rhetoric, Literature, Creative Writing, or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited U.S. institution; OR
• Master’s degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate semester units in English or Composition coursework.
• Demonstrated postsecondary teaching experience, preferably in an online or hybrid environment.
• Strong written communication and instructional feedback skills.
• Reliable computer, internet connection, and home-office setup compatible with Orbund LMS.
• U.S. work authorization (employment eligibility documentation required upon offer).
Preferred Qualifications
• Three or more years of online undergraduate teaching experience.
• Experience teaching first-year composition or developmental writing courses.
• Familiarity with Quality Matters or similar online course-design standards.
• Experience supporting diverse adult learner populations in asynchronous environments.
• Knowledge of APA and MLA citation methodologies.
Compensation
Adjunct faculty are compensated at a flat rate of $800.00 per 5-week course taught. Payment is issued upon successful completion of the course, submission of final grades, and institutional verification of course closeout requirements.
How to Apply
Please email the following materials:
• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial copy of highest-discipline transcript
• Brief statement of teaching philosophy
Send application materials to Antonio Jones, HR, at [email protected] with the subject line:
“ENG 101 Adjunct Application — [Your Name]”
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Theoria Technical College is committed to maintaining an academically rigorous, student-centered, and compliance-driven instructional environment aligned with ACCJC, ACCET, BPPE, and U.S. Department of Education standards.
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $800.00 per month
Theoria is a private post secondary institution organized under the Laws of the State of California. Theoria was founded to provide quality, innovative, and accessible, education to adult learners interested in pursuing a professional career in Early Childhood Education Every course subject offered at Theoria can be taken via our live on-line learning environment or 2-Day post lecture. You don't have to be tech savvy to participate. It's as easy as 1-2-3 to register and log into your live on-line learning environment.
Founded
2016
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
E-Learning Providers
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
carlsbad, CA
Theoria is a private post secondary institution organized under the Laws of the State of California. Theoria was founded to provide quality, innovative, and accessible, education to adult learners interested in pursuing a professional career in Early Childhood Education Every course subject offered at Theoria can be taken via our live on-line learning environment or 2-Day post lecture. You don't have to be tech savvy to participate. It's as easy as 1-2-3 to register and log into your live on-line learning environment.
Founded
2016
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
E-Learning Providers
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
carlsbad, CA
