First-Year Writing Adjunct — Part-Time, On-Site in Fairfax

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 40,622 - 48,657

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Composition Adjunct Faculty member to teach first-year writing and advanced composition at George Mason University. This part-time position involves teaching on the Fairfax campus starting from Fall 2026.

Qualified applicants should possess an MA in Rhetoric and Composition, English, TESOL, or MFA in Creative Writing, and have relevant teaching experience. Salary per course is set at a minimum of $4,000, based on education and experience.

Qualifications

  • At least one year’s experience teaching college-level general education composition courses within the past three years.

Responsibilities

  • Teach first-year composition for multilingual students.
  • Attend professional development workshops held in August.
  • Possibility to teach up to three sections per semester.

Education

MA in Rhetoric and Composition, English, TESOL, or MFA in Creative Writing
PhD in rhetoric and composition (or related area)

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Composition Adjunct Faculty member to teach first-year writing and advanced composition at George Mason University. This part-time position involves teaching on the Fairfax campus starting from Fall 2026.

Qualified applicants should possess an MA in Rhetoric and Composition, English, TESOL, or MFA in Creative Writing, and have relevant teaching experience. Salary per course is set at a minimum of $4,000, based on education and experience.

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