Contract Faculty: First-Year Writing & Rhetoric

Seton Hall University

South Orange (NJ)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 61,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ invites applications for a Contract Faculty Member in the English Department to join the First-Year Writing Program. The appointment begins Fall 2027 (Aug. 15, 2027) and can be renewed yearly for up to five years, contingent on budget.

The standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester, split across two first-year writing courses. Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Writing or related fields; PhD preferred.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Writing or related fields is required.
  • PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Teach two first-year writing courses; 12 credits per semester.
  • There may be opportunities to teach other courses to support department needs.

Education

Master's Degree in Writing or related fields
PhD Preferred

Job description

Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ invites applications for a Contract Faculty Member in the English Department to join the First-Year Writing Program. The appointment begins Fall 2027 (Aug. 15, 2027) and can be renewed yearly for up to five years, contingent on budget.

The standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester, split across two first-year writing courses. Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Writing or related fields; PhD preferred.

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