Adjunct Faculty, Writing Studies

Roger Williams University

Adjunct Faculty, Writing Studies

Bristol, RI

Adjunct Faculty

Part-time Temporary

Tue May 26 2026

The Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition seeks qualified applicants for semester-length appointments as part-time faculty in its award-winning Writing Program. All courses are held in-person on our Bristol campus. Possible courses include:

• WTNG 100:
  Introduction to Academic Writing
• WTNG 102:
  How Writing Works
• WTNG 225:
  Writing in Professional and Public Contexts

Additional course information can be found at: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-program

Successful applicants will advance writing program outcomes, contribute to assessment, and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching.

Compensation is on a per course basis. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of three sections per semester.

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or related field by the time of appointment and recent college-level teaching experience.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted 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.

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below.

Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here:
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly.

TITLE IX COORDINATOR:
Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number:  / Email Address: jstanley

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