Part-time Faculty, First-Year Composition and Reading

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 30,132 - 33,480; Part time

Job summary

The Writing Instruction Program at NKU Beta Gamma Sigma in Kentucky seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach first-year writing and reading, including co-requisite courses with support, reporting to the Director.

Teach 1–3 courses per semester (3–9 hours), provide office hours, align curriculum with outcomes, and participate in mentoring and performance reviews.

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.

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.

Skills

Teaching composition and reading

Co-requisite writing courses

Intercultural competence

Inclusive excellence

Experience with non-native speakers

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 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.

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.

• 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.

The pay for a three-credit varies slightly based on years of experience and education but is projected to be between $2700 and $3000 per three-credit course. In addition, 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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae


• References


• Scholarly Work


• Evidence of teaching style and effectiveness


• Teaching Philosophy