Adjunct in Young Adult Literature

Simmons College Company; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 5,800 - 7,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunities

Job summary

Simmons University in Boston seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach a graduate course in contemporary young adult realistic fiction, exploring identity ideologies and narratological devices. The course treats literature through a genre study and critical frameworks, engaging graduate students across programs.

The instructor will guide seminars, use the department syllabus, and foster advanced writing and discussion.

Qualifications

• MA, MFA, or PhD in children’s, young adult, or general literature.
• Prior teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly graduate seminars with second or third year students across Children’s Literature programs.
• Utilize the core syllabus for assigned readings and writing/presentation tasks.
• Apply diverse pedagogies including lectures, seminars, and critical writing development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Graduate instruction

Education

MA/MFA/PhD in literature

Job description

ABOUT SIMMONS

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. You’re joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six‑school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high‑value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You’ll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice‑oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace. As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under‑represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

JOB SUMMARY

Seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach a graduate course in contemporary young adult realistic fiction. The course operates as a genre study, as a study of ideologies of identity, and as a study of narratological devices and strategies that texture young adult realism.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• The instructor meets once a week in graduate seminars with second or third year graduate students across programs in Children’s Literature (MA, MFA, MAMFA, MAMS).
• The faculty member uses the core syllabus provided for assigned literary and critical readings, writing assignments, and presentation assignments.
• The instructor draws on a repertoire of pedagogies, including some lecturing, discussion seminars, and extensive development of critical writing.
• The instructor supports students in reaching the program and course learning outcomes assigned to this core course in the graduate programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MA, MFA, or PhD in children’s, young adult, or general literature
• Prior teaching experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MA, MFA, or Phd with focus on literature for young people.
• Particular depth of knowledge of historical and contemporary young adult literature.
• Prior study of narratology.
• Previous teaching experience.

COMPENSATION

Compensation: $6,395 This role is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by the union SEIU, Local 509. In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process. This is a non‑benefits eligible position. Compensation for adjunct faculty is established at a set rate per course and does not vary based on experience, education, or other factors. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, retirement savings, and other offerings that can be seen here, as well as work‑life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.

DIVISITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under‑represented groups. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience.

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University is a small, private, non‑sectarian University which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899.

Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission‑driven community of educators and professionals. We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example — sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.

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