First-Year Writing Adjunct Instructor — Mentor & Innovate

Widener University; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Widener University in Chester, PA invites applications for the position of adjunct professor of English (first-year writing). The appointment focuses on teaching introductory writing courses, developing strong syllabi, and guiding student writing through peer review and feedback.

Applicants should have an MA or higher in English or related fields and have demonstrated experience teaching first-year writing at the college level.

Qualifications

• MA or higher in English, Rhetoric/Composition, Creative Writing, or related field.
• Experience teaching first-year writing courses at the college level (composition, literature surveys)

Responsibilities

• Teach 1–3 courses in Fall 2025 (ENGL 101 and/or intro to literature)
• Create syllabi and assignments to hone writing, research, and critical thinking skills
• Emphasize writing as a process through peer review, actionable feedback on drafts, student-instructor conferences
• Evaluate student work based on course goals
• Hold 4 office hours per week

Skills

Teaching first-year writing

Collaboration

Education

MA or higher in English/related field

Job description

Widener University in Chester, PA invites applications for the position of adjunct professor of English (first-year writing). The appointment focuses on teaching introductory writing courses, developing strong syllabi, and guiding student writing through peer review and feedback.

Applicants should have an MA or higher in English or related fields and have demonstrated experience teaching first-year writing at the college level.