Adjunct Lecturer, Writing Program

Regis College; Weston (MA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Regis College in Weston, MA invites applications for an Adjunct Lecturer to teach EN105: Reading, Thinking, and Writing I for fall 2026. This 15-week in-person course meets twice weekly and introduces first-year students to writing across genres, with emphasis on process, revision, and argument.

The position requires an earned MA or PhD in English or a related field; prior undergraduate teaching experience; and a commitment to inclusive teaching. Experience with Moodle is a plus.

Qualifications

• Earned MA or PhD in English or related field (MFA suggested).
• Prior undergraduate teaching experience.
• Commitment to an inclusive classroom aligned with Regis College's diversity goals.
• Ability to collaborate with Writing faculty for consistent sections.
• Familiarity with academic assessment (preferred).
• Moodle familiarity preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach EN105: Reading, Thinking, and Writing I (lecture) in-person as a synchronous course.
• Handle grading, office hours, student engagement, and assessment.
• Coordinate with other course sections to ensure consistency.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Collaboration

Moodle familiarity

Student engagement

Education

MA or PhD in English (MFA)

Tools

Moodle

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Regis College Campus - Weston, MA 02493Position Type: Adjunct

Summary

The Writing Program at Regis College is seeking an Adjunct Lecturer for the fall 2026 semester for EN105: Reading, Thinking, and Writing I. This course is part I of the two-semester first-year writing sequence. It provides a workshop setting in which first-year students explore writing for learning and communication. The seminar focuses on the complementary skills of speaking, listening, responding, and reading and thinking critically. Emphasis in the workshop is on process, peer group work, and constant revision. Course work involves exploration of digital and information literacies, creative and critical thinking, and attention to purpose and audience for writing in multiple genres. It is a 15-week course that meets twice a week for 1 hour and 15 minutes; there are multiple sections available. Class materials will be provided. Class begins on August 31, 2026, and runs through December 5, 2026. Course sections are taught in person on the Weston, MA campus.

Essential Functions

Teach EN105: Reading, Thinking, and Writing I (lecture) as a synchronous, in-person course and engage with all responsibilities associated with teaching the section: grading, office hours, student engagement, alignment with other course sections, academic assessment.

Qualifications

Requirements

• An earned MA or PHD in English or related field (example: MFA)
• Demonstrated evidence of prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level
• Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom learning environment in keeping with the University's commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with other Writing faculty to ensure consistency across class sections.
• Demonstrated familiarity with academic assessment.
• Familiarity with the learning management system Moodle is preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Normal office environment, not subject to extremes in noise, odors, etc.

Compensation

• Master’s degree–prepared candidate: $3,485 per course
• Doctoral degree–prepared candidate: $3,700.62 per course

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

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