Adjunct Faculty of English at WESTERN NEW ENGLAND UNIVERSITY

Springfield, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

3900.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Critical Reading, Academic Writing, Composition, Thesis Development, Evidence Assessment, Audience Awareness, Revision Skills, Student Success, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Communication, Language Sensitivity, Citation Skills, Documentation Skills, Assessment

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Job Details Job Location: Springfield, MA 01119 Position Type: Adjunct Education Level: Master's Degree Salary Range: $3,100.00 - $3,900.00 Salary/year The Department of English, Communication, Culture, and Art at Western New England University invites applications to fill openings for Adjunct Professor of English in the fall 2025 semester. The department seeks a candidate who can teach at least two in-person sections of a first-year composition course. First-year composition courses focus on teaching critical reading and academic writing skills, including developing a sensitivity to language and writing, mastering citation and documentation skills, and critically assessing one’s own writing as well as that of others. Particular attention is given to the importance of thesis, evidence, audience, and thoughtful revision. Courses are scheduled either three days per week (MWF) for 50 minutes or two days per week (MW or TTH) for 80 minutes. A standard syllabus template and frameworks for required assignments will be provided. Successful candidates must have at least a Master’s degree in English, Composition, or a related subject; prior experience teaching undergraduate students; and a demonstrable dedication to student success. Applications: Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter and curriculum vitae to the appropriate job posting on the university’s website. Applications completed by June 20, 2025, will receive full consideration. Please contact Dr. Doug Battema (doug.battema@wne.edu) with questions about the position or the search process. Qualifications Qualifications: Candidates must have, at minimum, a Master’s degree in English, Composition, or a related subject, as well as at least two years of experience in teaching English and/or composition at the post-secondary level. Candidates who will contribute to diversity on campus, in all its forms, are especially welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach at least two in-person sections of a first-year composition course. The focus will be on developing critical reading and academic writing skills among undergraduate students.