Remote Adjunct: 5-Week Online English Composition

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. 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. 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. This is a remote position.