Part-time Faculty, First-Year Composition and Reading

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights (KY)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 30,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking part-time faculty for First-Year Composition and Reading for the 2024-2025 academic year. Candidates should possess a Master's Degree in English and have a demonstrated ability to teach composition and reading effectively. This role is ideal for those pursuing permanent academic positions and offers mentoring and support.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in English or closely related field.
Strong background in teaching composition and reading.
Experience with first-year students is desired.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching composition

Teaching reading

Intercultural competence

Education

Master's Degree in English

Job description

Part-time Faculty, First-Year Composition and Reading

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Position Information

Working Title: Part-time Faculty, First-Year Composition and Reading

Department: Writing Instruction Program, Department of English

Full Time or Part Time: Part-Time

Position Number: [Insert position number]

Purpose of Position

The Writing Instruction Program (housed in the Department of English) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty for the 2024-2025 academic year. Faculty members might 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.

Primary 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 teaching non-native speakers is desired, as is a commitment to intercultural competence and inclusive excellence.

The pay for a three-credit course varies slightly based on years of experience and education but is projected to be between $2700 and $3000 per course. The position is designed for candidates planning to seek permanent positions elsewhere. The department will provide mentoring, performance reviews, and support for continuing job searches.

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