Adjunct Faculty - First- Writing, Department of Writing Arts

Adjunct Faculty - First-Year Writing, Department of Writing Arts

Job No: 501604

Work type: Temporary Part‑Time

Location: Glassboro, New Jersey

Categories: Faculty – Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences

Starting date: September 1, 2026

Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in first‑year writing, and possibly courses in technical and professional writing.

Qualifications:

• A master’s degree required in Composition/Rhetoric or a related field such as English, Creative Writing, Literacy Studies, or Urban Education.
• Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience teaching college writing or professional writing, favorable recommendations from references, and favorable previous student evaluations.
• Spanish oral fluency and experience working with developmental writers are particularly desired.

Contact:
For further information, contact Jude Miller (millerju).

Required application materials (in a single PDF file, if possible):

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Names of or letters from references
• 1–2 page statement of your philosophy, guiding principles, and teaching practices concerning writing
• 1 or 2 previous teaching evaluations, if available

Note: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor a visa for this position.

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, and in accordance with the current MOA, Rowan University adjuncts are provided with a minimum of $2,225 per credit for all courses taught, with a maximum teaching load of 8 credits per semester and 12 credits in an academic year. Courses will be assigned to instructors by College & Department on an as‑needed basis.

Advertised: Jul 1 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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