[Hiring] VTSU Online Instructor - ENG-1061-SO04: English Comp @Vermont State Colleges System

Role Description

Vermont State University Online seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a 3-credit English course during the Fall 2026 semester between 10/19/2026-12/6/2026. The course will be taught 100% online using Canvas.

VTSU Online uses Canvas and provides a generic course template for all courses. The instructor is responsible for adding outcomes, academic materials, discussion, and assignments that support the course description. Additionally, VTSU Online instructors are obligated to adhere to the VTSU Online Standards that address:

• Instructor presence
• Student engagement
• Instructor expectations
• Assessment of student work

Course # & Name: ENG-1061-SO04: English Composition

Credits: 3

Course description:

• Students learn to write effective academic essays developed around a central thesis and concrete support.
• Instruction in conventional American English grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage, as well as critical reading and thinking skills, are emphasized.
• Information literacy, particularly the collecting and evaluating of information, is also an essential course component.
• Students should complete this class in their first year.

General education: This course fulfills the Written Expression general education requirement.

Qualifications

• At least a master's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of five years of experience teaching fully online, asynchronous courses.
• Demonstrated familiarity with adult learning theory.
• Experience with Canvas is preferred.

Requirements

• Faculty are responsible for designing their own course with the full support of an instructional designer and the structured VTSU Online Canvas Template.
• Instructors are expected to add weekly content including outcomes, readings, videos, discussions, and assessments in alignment with the course description.
• Follow VTSU Online Standards of course design, readiness, instructor presence, engagement, assessment, and accessibility.
• The full course must be ready and published at least one week prior to the start of the semester.
• Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, a letter of reference, academic transcript, and statement of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

• Compensation is dependent upon online teaching experience (within and outside of the Vermont State Colleges System); the starting range is between $1000-1250 per credit.
• The University values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds.
• VTSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual based on various protected statuses.
• In compliance with ADA requirements, reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.
• Applicants needing special accommodations should contact Human Resources.

Company Description

Vermont State University fosters the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of every student in a community committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide innovative professional and liberal arts educational experiences that prepare students to be critical thinkers and engaged global citizens.