Adjunct Professor of English at William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Columbia, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Creative Writing, Teaching, Mentoring, Curriculum Development, Academic Writing, Course Design, Literature Analysis, Student Engagement, Communication, Critical Thinking, Research, Feedback, Assessment, Collaboration, Time Management, Organization

Industry

Description

Job Requisition: JR101202 Adjunct Professor of English (Open) Job Posting Title: Adjunct Professor of English Department: CC00092 WM001 | PROV | English Dept Job Family: Faculty - Adjunct Job Requisition Primary Location: Tucker Hall Primary Job Posting Location: William & Mary Job Description Summary: The Department of English at William & Mary is recruiting a pool of persons for possible part-time adjunct teaching positions. For this academic year, the department/program is recruiting for positions in Creative Writing, however, this pool will remain open for additional needs that arise. Information on the degree programs in the Department of English may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/english/. Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration; (Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided. Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into a single zip file for upload): • Curriculum vitae; • Cover letter inclusive of a statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly and/or creative work informs your approach; • A list of courses that you are qualified to offer and would be interested in teaching; Currently, we are particularly seeking candidates who can teach CRWR 212: Introduction to Creative Writing, a multi-genre introductory course. However, please list all courses you are able to teach in case additional needs come up in the future; • A reference page with the contact information (including names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three references. References will be contacted with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference for candidates who reach the short-list (Zoom) interview stage. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success of all learners/scholars in English in any of the aforementioned required documents. Job Description: Required Qualifications: M.A. or M.F.A. degree in English, Creative Writing or a closely related field and subject matter expertise as evidenced in CV. Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. or ABD in English, Creative Writing, or a related field at the time the candidate begins the appointment, August 10 for fall or January 10 for spring start date. Previous academic teaching experience. Candidates who reach the short-list (Zoom) interview stage will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Review of applications is ongoing. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed. This pool will be accessed ONLY when an opening arises. Your credentials will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than one year. After one year, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the current adjunct pool. Conditions of Employment: This is a restricted position, subject to the continued availability of funding. This part-time position is restricted to the term in which it is assigned and hired, and is not eligible for benefits. This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation. All adjunct employees are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program and total hours worked may not exceed, on average, 29 hours per week, over the course of a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year. Arts & Sciences total adjunct work hours for part-time employment from May 1 through April 30 may not exceed 1500 which equates up to 14 credit hours for Fall/Spring and up to 6 for Summer, not to exceed 18 credit hours for the year. Sponsoring Work Visas: We will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Additional Job Description: Job Profile: JP0738 - Adjunct Professor NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99 Qualifications: Recruiting Start Date: 2025-12-12 Review Date: Position Restrictions: EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility. William & Mary and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) are vibrant, innovative and engaged communities and we are delighted about your interest in a career with us.

Responsibilities

The Adjunct Professor will be responsible for teaching part-time courses in the Department of English, particularly in Creative Writing. They will also engage in mentoring students and developing course materials.