English Composition – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus (Fall 2026) – College of Humanities

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The College of Humanities and Social Sciences offers fulfilling opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach part-time, in-person courses at our Phoenix campus. If you are a motivated educator eager to provide high-quality instruction in a modern, collaborative environment with smaller class sizes, we would love to hear from you.

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts
• Gym and Fitness Center
• Canyon Health & Wellness Center
• GCU Traditional Campus - Phoenix, AZ:

Instruction for our Fall Semester begins on September 8, 2026, and ends on December 20, 2026 – Final Course Grades are due on December 27, 2026 Courses:
English Composition I This is a writing-intensive course in writing academic prose, including various types of essays, arguments, and constructions.

• Facilitate classroom lecture and discussions
• Engage students in learning course objectives and topics
• Assess student performance and mentor success in the classroom
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University

• Preferred:
  PhD in English OR Composition OR Writing OR Professional Writing OR Rhetoric
• Minimum:
  Master’s in the above areas
• Exceptions may be granted to individuals with a Master’s in any field AND 18-graduate credits in English AND substantial teaching experience

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Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.