Adjunct, Core Writing Program

Fairfield Department of Health; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairfield University invites applications for part-time adjunct instructors in Rhetoric and Composition starting in September 2026. Selected candidates may teach up to two 3-credit sections of ENGL 1001 (Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition). The Ph.D.

in Rhetoric and Composition is preferred; candidates with a Master’s in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or English will be considered. Demonstrated excellence in teaching first-year writing is required, with experience in WAC/WID

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition preferred.
• Master’s in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or English considered with demonstrated understanding of the discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching first-year writing is required.
• Experience in WAC/WID programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to two ENGL 1001 sections.
• Uphold teaching responsibilities for first-year writing.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor and department.

Skills

Teaching excellence

WAC/WID experience

Education

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition

Master’s in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or English

Job description

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).

Requirements: 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.

Category:

Academic - Adjunct Faculty

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. 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. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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.

For questions, feel free to reach out to Dr. Kim Gunter([e-mail]), Director of Core Writing