Part-time Faculty, First-Year Composition and Reading

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 30,132 - 33,480; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and performance reviews

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. in Cold Spring, Kentucky, is hiring a Part-time Faculty member for First-Year Composition and Reading. The role involves teaching college writing and/or reading courses and providing support to first-year students.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in English and experience in teaching. The position offers a salary range of $2,700 to $3,000 per three-credit course, with mentoring and performance reviews included.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in English or a closely related field with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in English.
• Strong background in teaching composition and reading.
• Experience with co‑requisite writing courses and/or non‑native speakers.

Responsibilities

• Teach between three and nine hours of college writing and/or reading per semester.
• Provide support to students through office hours.
• Align assignments and curriculum with student learning outcomes.

Skills

Teaching composition

Intercultural competence

Teaching first-year students

Education

Master’s Degree in English or related field

Job description

Position Title:

Part‑time Faculty, First‑Year Composition and Reading

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

About the Role:

The Writing Instruction Program (housed in the Department of English) is seeking part‑time adjunct faculty. Faculty members may teach first‑year writing or reading courses, including co‑requisite courses with reading or writing support, and reading. These positions report to the Director of the Writing Instruction Program.

Responsibilities:

• Teach between three and nine hours (1‑3 classes) of college writing and/or reading per semester.
• Provide support to students through office hours.
• Align assignments and curriculum with programmatic and university student learning outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in English or a closely related field (with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in English).
• Strong background in and evidence of teaching composition and reading and working with first‑year students.
• Experience teaching co‑requisite writing courses and/or experience teaching non‑native speakers is desired, as is a commitment to intercultural competence and inclusive excellence.

Salary Range: The pay for a three‑credit varies slightly based on years of experience and education but is projected to be between $2,700 and $3,000 per three‑credit course.

Additional Information: The position is designed for candidates planning to seek permanent positions elsewhere. The department will provide mentoring and performance reviews as well as support for continuing job searches.