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About The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences: The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant,interdisciplinary community of student and faculty scholars workingtogether to advance excellence in research, teaching, and learning. We combine Lasallian values with a person-centered approach toeducation to cultivate transferable critical thinking andscientific inquiry skills. Our students have the unique opportunityto scaffold their disciplinary passions on a strong foundation ofthe liberal arts and sciences to help them become successful,ethical professionals and community-engaged stewards of the future. Our 30 majors and 6 graduate programs prioritize buildingcareer-ready skills and include opportunities to engage withfaculty in learning environments inside and outside of theclassroom. We encourage students to study abroad in our signaturetwo-week faculty led programs, conduct research projects withdistinguished faculty members, pursue internships, and leverage allof the unique cultural experiences New York City has to offer. Approximately 85% of our graduates either find employment or enrollin a graduate program related to their field of study within a yearof graduation.
The Department of English, World Languages and Literatures at Manhattan University invites applications for an adjunct instructorspecializing in Latinx Literature and American Studies for the fall2026 semester.
The course examines key themes and narrative impulses of Latino/aliterature. Students will engage the work of authors from a rangeof time periods. They will also study a variety of genres, such asnovels, short stories, drama, poetry, and/or non-fiction essays. 3credits. T h is is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.
Each section will be at the undergraduate level, taught in person,and will have approximately 25 students, beginning Monday, August24, 2026. The meeting times are as follows:
ENGLISH 212-01, Latino/a Literature: Monday/Thursday, 11:00am-12:15 pm
ENGLISH 212-02, Latino/a Literature: Monday/Thursday, 12:30-1:45pm
The compensation is $4,431.83 per 3-credit course.
Job Responsibilities
Teach 2 sections of ENGLISH 212: Latino/a Literature
Contribute to the academic mission of the department throughhigh-quality instruction and engagement with students
Deliver engaging and informative lectures
Prepare course materials, syllabi, and assessments
Provide timely feedback on student progress andassignments
Requirements
Master’s degree required, Ph.D. (preferred)
At least one year of teaching experience
Candidates with a proven record of excellence in teaching willbe preferred
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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