Job Title:                                                               Date:                                       Position:

Adjunct Faculty - English Composition            10/07/26                                 Temporary-Part-Time

Reports to:                                                          Department:                        Travel:

Department Chair                                               Academics                              Yes

Status:                                                                 Compensation:                     Remote: 

Exempt - Professionals                                     Stipend                                     Yes 

Our Mission

The mission of Portage Learning is to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. We do this not only through superior online instruction but with a deep commitment to expanding access to education. We believe service is the thread that binds our community and our team together. To that end, we choose to …

• Believe the best in our employees
• Invest in our people
• Collaborate with humility, respect, and appreciation
• Cultivate curiosity and encourage creativity

A Place Where Creativity and Curiosity Matter

The purpose of this position is to assist the assigned department with vacation coverage on an as needed basis. 

What You’ll Invest In:

The Support Faculty will carry out these responsibilities:

• Assist the department with course coverage as needed and assigned.
• Participate in required trainings (either virtually or in person)
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

We Believe the Best:

Portage Learning is seeking a candidate who exemplifies our mission, vision, philosophy, and goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters or PhD in English or English Composition/Writing, with additional educational or industrial experience desired.
•  Ability to effectively evaluate student essays in Portage’s introductory English composition courses and provide
  meaningful feedback to help students improve as they progress through their coursework.
• Successful completion of a background check and current and/or ability to obtain the following clearances: Child Abuse, State Police, FBI Fingerprinting, and Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent working knowledge of field of work.
• Ability to work well with the administrative staff, faculty, and students.
• Ability to multi-task, set priorities and achieve desired results.
• Evidenced ability to evaluate and review curriculum in areas offered by NursingABC and Portage Learning.
• Effective at problem solving and conflict management with an ability to determine effective solutions.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, listening and public speaking) skills.
• Must be service oriented with a focus on helping others.

At Portage Learning, we invest in our team members. All employees can grow professionally through our career progression tracks, professional development, and by utilizing our higher education assistance program.

Our inclusive culture drives our mission to transform lives and communities by providing learning opportunities for all who aspire to thrive. For those with a disability, we offer accommodation during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview and onboarding.

Collaborating with a Team that Values Humility, Respect, and Appreciation

Portage Learning operates in a professional, collaborative environment where meaningful relationships and a strong sense of community are valued. We foster a welcoming, team-oriented culture that encourages connection, mutual support, and shared success while maintaining a commitment to professionalism, excellence, and respect in all we do.

This is a part-time position with flexible scheduling with hours varying between 15-20 hours a week. This temporary position is intended to cover for faculty leave over approximately 3 months. Faculty are expected to meet all grading and communication deadlines, and are required to attend three faculty/staff meetings per year. Other in-person or virtual training may be required as well. Portage Learning typically operates Mondays to Fridays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Portage Learning is an equal-opportunity employer, extending opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, place of birth, disability, handicap, age, genetic information, use of a guide or support animal, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. Our policy reflects and accompanies the institution’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory, harassing, and retaliatory practices.

Travel:

The job may require occasional travel, primarily local during the business day, which may entail one or more overnight stays.

Other Duties Disclaimer:

This is not an all-inclusive document. Additional duties, expectations, or demands may be added or changed to this document on an as-needed basis in order to meet organizational goals.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.