Adjunct Faculty, English (Composition)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 40,622 - 48,657; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Composition Adjunct Faculty member to teach first-year writing and advanced composition at George Mason University. This part-time position involves teaching on the Fairfax campus starting from Fall 2026.

Qualified applicants should possess an MA in Rhetoric and Composition, English, TESOL, or MFA in Creative Writing, and have relevant teaching experience. Salary per course is set at a minimum of $4,000, based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• At least one year’s experience teaching college-level general education composition courses within the past three years.

Responsibilities

• Teach first-year composition for multilingual students.
• Attend professional development workshops held in August.
• Possibility to teach up to three sections per semester.

Education

MA in Rhetoric and Composition, English, TESOL, or MFA in Creative Writing

PhD in rhetoric and composition (or related area)

Job description

Department: Col of Humanities and Soc Science

Classification: Adjunct Faculty (matrix)

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department

Mason’s English Department is home to a diverse and collegial faculty committed to teaching excellence, innovation, community and public service, and student success. The Composition Program is actively engaged in the development of curricular and pedagogical approaches that support Mason’s different student populations and hopes to engage new faculty in this work. Its courses are part of a vertical writing curriculum that includes general education writing requirements at the introductory and upper levels taught by the faculty in the Composition Program, Writing Intensive courses in the major, and synthesis and capstone courses across the university. For additional information about the program, visit https://composition.gmu.edu.

About the Position

The George Mason University English Department invites applications for Composition Adjunct Faculty to teach first‑year writing and/or advanced composition. This position is a one‑semester appointment with the possibility for renewal beginning Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach first‑year composition, including composition for multilingual students and international pathways students (ENGH 100, 101, and 123), and advanced composition (ENGH 302).
• Attend professional development workshops held the week of August 10 at the Fairfax campus in Virginia.
• Minimum pay per course is $4,000. Adjunct faculty can teach up to three sections per semester based on course availability and instructor preferences.
• Position requires presence on the Fairfax Campus; it cannot be carried out remotely.

Required Qualifications

• MA in Rhetoric and Composition, English, TESOL, or MFA in Creative Writing.
• At least one year’s experience teaching college‑level general education composition courses within the past three years.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in rhetoric and composition (or related area).
• Experience with second‑language pedagogies or teaching multilingual or international students.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.