English – Adjunct Faculty – Online (Remote) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Job Description:

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at GCU is home to dedicated faculty and leaders who are deeply committed to inspiring and guiding students. Our faculty are dynamic mentors, devoted to fostering academic, spiritual, and personal growth in every student they serve. As experts in their fields, they are not only passionate educators but also collaborative partners who enrich the college experience for all.

If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact and help others discover their purpose, consider joining our mission by becoming an instructor at GCU. The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers fulfilling opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, in-person courses at our Phoenix campus. If you are a motivated educator eager to provide high-quality instruction in a modern, collaborative environment with smaller class sizes, we would love to hear from you.

Why Work at GCU:

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts

Course: English Composition I

This is a writing-intensive course in writing academic prose, including various types of essays, arguments, and constructions.

Other Course Approvals May Include:

Writing for the 21st Century Workplace
Introduction to Basic Grant Writing
The Art and Craft of Creative Writing
Communicating Scientific Ideas to Popular Audiences
Methods for Teaching Writing, Grammar & Linguistics for Secondary Education
Methods for Teaching Literature for Secondary Education AND/OR
Professional Writing Capstone

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom
• Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes
• Respond to students’ questions and emails within the established timeframes
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring:

• PhD in Composition OR
  • Writing OR
  • Professional Writing OR
  • Rhetoric

• OR Master’s in Composition OR
  • Writing OR
  • Professional Writing OR
  • Rhetoric

• Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a Master’s in any field AND 18-graduate credits in English AND substantial teaching experience

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review:

• Your unofficial transcript reflecting degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the areas listed above
• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees