Part-time Instructor - First Year Writing

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 3,032,235 - 4,318,638; Part time

Job summary

The New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Part-time Instructor for its First-Year Writing Program. This role involves teaching ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 courses focused on academic writing and research skills, addressing the transition from high school to college.

Applicants should hold an M.A. in English or a related field, with experience in genre-based writing and critical thinking. The position is part-time, with a salary of $2,668 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching writing and reading skills, and delivering lectures or facilitating activities.
• Ability to provide feedback and grade coursework in a timely manner.
• Availability for student conferences outside classroom hours.

Responsibilities

• Submit syllabi at the start of the semester.
• Deliver engaging lectures and facilitate class activities.
• Assign and grade written coursework timely.

Skills

Teaching genre-based prose writing

Critical thinking

Information literacy

Education

M.A. in English, MFA or related field

Job description

Title: Part‑time Instructor – First Year Writing

Department: Humanities & Social Sciences

Reports To: The Department Chair

Position Type: Faculty

Position Summary: The First‑Year Writing Program (FYWP) at New Jersey Institute of Technology is currently recruiting part‑time instructors to teach one or both of its foundational writing courses. The first course in the sequence, ENGL 101 Introduction to Academic Writing, is designed to transition students from high school to college reading and writing with a focus on the writing process, genre study, and information literacy. The second course in the two‑term sequence, ENGL 102 Introduction to Research Writing, builds on the reading, writing, and rhetorical skills practiced during the first semester, offering a road to success in college writing. This subsequent course constructs a multidisciplinary approach to information literacy, research work, and writing. Typically, instructors hired for the fall semester will primarily teach sections of ENGL 101 and, for the spring, ENGL 102. The FYWP is a constituent part of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, which is an interdisciplinary community of researchers and educators that encourages current pedagogy consistent with the aims of a technologically intense university. Questions can be directed to Kim Chen, Director, at [e-mail].

Essential Functions

• Submitting syllabi at the start of the semester.
• Delivering lectures and/or facilitating activities designed to engage students at all class meetings.
• Assigning written coursework and grading in a timely manner, and providing ongoing feedback and final grading of students' written work.
• Experience in teaching genre‑based prose writing, reading skills, and critical thinking is required, and all teaching assignments entail face‑to‑face instruction.

Additional Functions

• Availability outside of classroom hours is necessary for student conferences.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Applicants should have an M.A. in English, MFA, or graduate degree in a related field and are expected to follow course requirements and adhere to academic integrity policies.
• At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit: AFT‑UCAN

Salary Information: In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $2,668 per contact hour (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA: Exempt Part‑Time