Adjunct Faculty of English

Job Details

Job Location:

Springfield, MA 01119

Position Type:
Adjunct

Education Level: Master's Degree

Salary Range: $3,100.00 - $3,700.00

Commission

The Department of English, Communication, Culture, and Art at Western New England University invites applications to fill openings for Adjunct Professor of English in the fall 2026 semester.

The department seeks a candidate who can teach at least two in-person sections of a first-year composition course. First-year composition courses focus on teaching critical reading and academic writing skills, including developing a sensitivity to language and writing, mastering citation and documentation skills, and critically assessing one’s own writing as well as that of others. Particular attention is given to the importance of thesis, evidence, audience, and thoughtful revision.

Courses are scheduled either three days per week (MWF) for 50 minutes or two days per week (MW or TTH) for 80 minutes. A standard syllabus template and frameworks for required assignments will be provided.

• Successful candidates must have at least a Master’s degree in English, Composition, or a related subject;
• Prior experience teaching undergraduate students;
• A demonstrable dedication to student success.

Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England University serves 3,900 students, including more than 2,600 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Pharmacy, and School of Law.

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Western New England University is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging by acknowledging and embracing diversity of thought, opinion, and approach with colleagues regardless of background, culture, and organizational level. WNE encourages diversity in our job applicants to ensure the best culture and work outcomes.