Adjunct Faculty, English Composition

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. announces a part-time instructor position in English Composition at Bellarmine University for the fall semester. In this role, you will engage students in reading and writing arguments, helping them develop critical skills and adapt to various contexts.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of teaching experience and hold an M.A. or Ph.D. in a related field. All classes will meet in person, and Bellarmine encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience teaching English Composition or some writing focused class at the college level.
• Hold an M.A. or Ph.D. degree in English, English Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Academic Writing for the fall semester.
• Engage students in reading and writing arguments in various genres.
• Help students develop critical and rhetorical abilities to adapt to audiences.

Job description

Job Description:

The English Department and Humanities Division at Bellarmine University invites applications for a part-time instructor position in English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing, for the fall semester (8/20/2026-12/2/2026).

Course Description: Students engage in reading and writing arguments in a variety of genres. As writers, they develop their critical and rhetorical abilities to adapt to various audiences, purposes, and contexts. Students practice writing processes, with an emphasis on revision, and creating effective texts in multiple genres.

All classes meet in person.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years experience teaching English Composition or some writing focused class at the college level
• Hold an M.A. or Ph.D. degree in English, English Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

URL: www.bellarmine.edu/arts-and-sciences/undergraduate/bachelor-of-arts-in-english/