Part-time Lecturer - English

Southern Connecticut State University; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution dedicated to academic excellence is seeking passionate part-time instructors for composition courses. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a diverse student body in a supportive environment, fostering the value of liberal arts education. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in English and experience teaching at the college level. Join a vibrant community committed to social justice and inquiry, where your contributions will shape the future of aspiring students. If you are enthusiastic about teaching and dedicated to student success, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English is required.
• Experience in teaching composition courses is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach composition courses in a public liberal arts environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to student success and diversity.

Skills

Teaching College-Level Composition

Commitment to Diversity

Student-Centered Teaching

Education

Master’s Degree in English

Job description

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a diverse and student-centered university dedicated to academic excellence, access, and service for the public good. Southern provides a supportive and welcoming environment for all members of its community through a campus-wide commitment to social justice and inquiry. Founded as a teacher’s college in 1893, Southern has evolved over the past century into a comprehensive public university of approximately 9,000 students, with significant external research funding, and offering graduate and undergraduate programs in the liberal arts and professional disciplines. We seek to instill in all students the value of discovery with the liberal arts and sciences serving as a foundation for professional development and life-long learning. The University is located in New Haven, Connecticut, a city rich and vibrant with arts and culture, home to many universities, and with easy access to New York City and Boston.

The Department of English at Southern Connecticut State University invites applications for part-time positions teaching composition. Successful candidates must be committed to teaching within a vibrant public liberal arts and sciences environment and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching undergraduates. SCSU is a student-centered and intentionally diverse institution, and we regard student success as our highest priority. We seek to instill in all our students the value of the liberal arts and sciences as a foundation for professional development and life-long learning.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree or higher in English.
2. Experience teaching college-level composition courses or the equivalent.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, current CV/resume, and a recent composition syllabus to Dr. Cynthia Stretch, Chair, Department of English, [e-mail], and to Professor Brian Johnson, Composition Coordinator, [e-mail]. All application materials must be electronically submitted.