Adjunct Faculty - CTC Department of Writing

Overview

The Department of Writing at the University of Alaska, Anchorage offers courses leading to and including Tier 1 Writing Literacy General Education Requirements. This includes all 0-, 100- and 200-level Writing courses.

Adjunct positions are on a semester‑by‑semester basis. Successful acceptance into the adjunct pool does not guarantee an offer of an appointment; applicants are hired based on departmental need.

• Knowledge of accepted instruction methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Public speaking skills.
• Student support skills.

• 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in adult education settings, with graduate‑level coursework in the teaching of writing.
• Master's degree in English, Composition and Rhetoric, Creative Writing, or TESOL.

This is a part‑time, adjunct instructor position. Minimum salaries are set by the United Academic – Adjunct, AAUP‑AT/AFL‑CIO collective bargaining agreement and may vary based on education and experience.

This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed; submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

The position is at‑will and union‑represented; it may be cancelled based upon the needs of the university.

Employees are required to work on‑site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated as eligible; any approved arrangement will depend on the duties, operational needs and the employee’s ability to perform the work remotely.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Those who now or in the future require visa sponsorship are not eligible.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing this check.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance completing the application or during any phase of the interview process, contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

For questions regarding this position, contact Steffany Willhauck, Community and Technical College HR Coordinator, at srwillhauck.