Adjunct Instructor of English

Greensboro College; Westerwood (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Greensboro College in North Carolina is seeking experienced adjunct instructors to teach first-year composition courses starting Fall 2026. With recent enrollment increases, part-time positions will also be available for AY 27-28.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or Creative Writing, along with experience in teaching college composition preferred. The role involves preparing and teaching courses, contributing to the Global Communication Center, and attending staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MFA in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
• Experience teaching college composition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach in-person first-year composition courses.
• Contribute to the Global Communication Center, providing consulting to students.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and teaching responsibilities.

Education

Master’s degree (or MFA) in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or Creative Writing

Documented completion of at least 18 graduate hours in English, composition, or creative writing

Job description

Job Summary

The English, Communication and Media Studies department is seeking experienced adjunct instructors to teach first-year composition courses. We have available composition sections for Fall 2026. With recent increases in enrollment, we also anticipate hiring to fill additional part‑time openings in AY 27‑28.

Job Details

Location: Greensboro College – Greensboro, NC 27401

Position Type: Part Time

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach in‑person first‑year composition courses on our beautiful campus in Greensboro, NC.
• Contribute to the Global Communication Center, providing students with professional consulting in media, writing, and speaking, and use its video and podcasting studios and media equipment.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and other teaching responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or MFA) in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or Creative Writing from a regionally accredited institution.
• Documented completion of at least 18 graduate hours in English, composition, or creative writing.
• Preferably experienced instructors who have taught college composition.

Application Requirements

Complete the full application, including a recent CV, transcripts for all graduate coursework, a brief statement of teaching interest and experience, and contact information for at least three references.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for inquiry; however, official transcripts, along with a background check, are required for all successful hires.

Questions about the teaching assignments can be sent to the chair of the department of English, Communication & Media Studies.