Part-Time Rhetoric & Introductory Writing Instructor

Fairfield Department of Health; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairfield University invites applications for part-time adjunct instructors in Rhetoric and Composition starting in September 2026. Selected candidates may teach up to two 3-credit sections of ENGL 1001 (Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition). The Ph.D.

in Rhetoric and Composition is preferred; candidates with a Master’s in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or English will be considered. Demonstrated excellence in teaching first-year writing is required, with experience in WAC/WID

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition preferred.
• Master’s in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or English considered with demonstrated understanding of the discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching first-year writing is required.
• Experience in WAC/WID programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to two ENGL 1001 sections.
• Uphold teaching responsibilities for first-year writing.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor and department.

Skills

Teaching excellence

WAC/WID experience

Education

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition

Master’s in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or English

Job description

Fairfield University invites applications for part-time adjunct instructors in Rhetoric and Composition starting in September 2026. Selected candidates may teach up to two 3-credit sections of ENGL 1001 (Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition). The Ph.D.

in Rhetoric and Composition is preferred; candidates with a Master’s in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or English will be considered. Demonstrated excellence in teaching first-year writing is required, with experience in WAC/WID