Fairfield University

Fairfield University

Adjunct, Core Writing Program

Fairfield, CT · Director · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 32 days ago
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About the role

  • Job Description: The Department of English's award-winning Core Writing Program invites applications for part-time adjunct instructors in Rhetoric and Composition starting in September 2026.
  • The selected candidates may teach up to two 3-credit sections of ENGL 1001 (Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition).
  • Please submit your application through this posting.

Requirements

  • Academic - Adjunct Faculty Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.
  • It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job.

Nice to have

  • The Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition is preferred.
  • Candidates with a Master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or English are considered if candidates bring demonstrated understanding of the discipline of Rhetoric and Composition.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching first-year writing is required.
  • Experience in WAC/WID programs is preferred.

Compensation

  • This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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