Adjunct Professor of Foundational Writing - Florham --2027

Fairleigh Dickinson University; New Jersey; On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) eligibility

Discounts on everyday goods

NJ Sick Leave

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham campus seeks an Adjunct Professor of Foundational Writing to teach undergraduate composition for daytime, in-person delivery. The role focuses on Developmental Writing and Gen-Ed courses, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's in English or related fields.

Applicants with degrees in related disciplines are encouraged, and candidates must pass a background check. This is a part-time, adjunct faculty position with NJ benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching undergraduate composition or writing courses.
• Ability to teach in-person, daytime classes.
• Candidates with related degrees in English studies encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate composition courses (Comp I/II) in Florham campus.
• Contribute to the Foundational Writing Program.
• Participate in department and program activities as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Academic writing instruction

Education

Master’s degree in English or related field

Job description

Adjunct Professor of Foundational Writing - Florham --2027

Job Title: Adjunct Professor of Foundational Writing - Florham --2027

Campus:

Department:

Department: School of Humanities-Florham

Hiring Manager:

Hiring Manager Title: University Director of Writing

College:

College: Maxwell Becton College of Liberal Arts and Education

Position Type:

Position Type: Faculty

Grade:

Grade: Adjunct

FLSA:

FLSA: Exempt

Faculty Rank:

Faculty Rank: Adjunct Faculty

• Eligibility to contribute towards the 403(b) plan
• a various fringe benefits (discounts on ever day good and services, entertainment/dining discounts, etc.)
• State benefits such as NJ Sick Leave and State Short Term Disability benefits.

Status:

Status: Part-Time

Months Worked:

Months Worked: No Response

Job Summary:

The Foundational Writing Program is actively seeking applicants to teach undergraduate composition courses. The Foundational Writing Program offers two levels of developmental writing and the university’s two required Gen-Ed composition courses, Comp I: Rhetoric & Inquiry and Comp II: Research & Argument. We have a particular need for in-person and daytime availability.

Preferred candidates will have experience teaching writing and an M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies or Literacy Education. Candidates with degrees in other fields of English Studies, Creative Writing, Linguistics are also encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications:

Requirements: Master’s degree in English or related field.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Preferred Qualifications:

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 11/03/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Types Accepted:

Application Types Accepted: Faculty Profile