Part-time Instructor - First Year Writing

New World Medical, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 3,675,436; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in New Jersey seeks a part-time instructor for its First-Year Writing Program. The role involves teaching foundational writing courses to transition students into college-level writing. Ideal candidates will possess an M.A. in English or related field and have experience in teaching writing and critical thinking. The position is part-time with an hourly rate of $2668. Candidates should be prepared for face-to-face instruction and engaging with students outside class hours.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have an M.A. in English, MFA, or graduate degree in a related field.
• Experience in teaching genre-based prose writing and critical thinking is required.
• Ability to engage students in face-to-face instruction is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Submit syllabi at the start of the semester.
• Deliver lectures and facilitate activities during class.
• Assign coursework and provide feedback on student work.

Skills

Experience in teaching genre-based prose writing

Critical thinking skills

Engagement strategies for classroom activities

Education

M.A. in English, MFA, or related graduate degree

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 the 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 intensive university. Questions can be directed to Kim Chen, Director, [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 $2668 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