Adjunct Faculty - Literature and Creative Writing

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,933 - 72,986; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytech is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty member in Literature and Creative Writing. The role involves teaching various levels of literature and creative writing courses, developing course materials, and engaging students in critical and creative analyses.

Candidates must possess a PhD in English or an MFA in creative writing, demonstrate teaching excellence, and have experience in a higher education setting. Compensation is $6,000 per course.

Qualifications

• PhD in English, Comparative Literature, or Modern Languages or MFA in creative writing.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and versatility.
• Experience teaching literature and creative writing courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach literature and creative writing courses.
• Develop and deliver course content and assessments.
• Engage students in critical and creative analysis.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Course development

Creative writing

Literature analysis

Education

PhD in English or MFA in creative writing

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty - Literature and Creative Writing

Location

Worcester

Job Description

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Literature and Creative Writing courses. The Literature faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars and have particular interests in American (including African American and Chicana/o), English, and World literatures; poetry; and American and Global cinema. The Creative Writing Program offers introduction, intermediate, and advanced seminars in fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry. We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful candidates must also demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches.

Responsibilities

• Teach literature and creative writing courses across introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Develop and deliver course content, assessments, and instructional materials.
• Engage students in critical and creative analysis of texts and writing practice.

Qualifications

• PhD in English, Comparative Literature, or Modern Languages and Literatures, or an MFA in creative writing.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and versatility.
• Experience teaching literature and creative writing courses in a higher‑education setting.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter addressing relevant expertise and experience.
• Current CV that includes the names and contact information for three references.
• Evidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.).

Compensation

$6,000 per course.

Employment Details

FLSA Status: United States of America (Exempt).

Equal Opportunity Employer

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.