Part-time Professional Writing Instructor

Position: Part-time Professional Writing Instructor Spring 2026
The department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition is searching for new part-time Professional Writing Instructors to teach sections WRT 205 Spring 2026. Multiple sections may be available; teaching load for new instructors may be anywhere from 1 to 4 sections per semester dependent on need and availability. All offerings are contingent on budgetary approval and sufficient enrollment.

PLEASE NOTE:

All offerings are face-to-face in Syracuse, NY; remote teaching is not available. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit rate history with the hiring department.

Qualifications

* MA or MS with graduate coursework in Composition and Rhetoric, English or related field.

* Experience teaching writing at college or high school level required.

* Prior experience as a Professional Writing Instructor at SU is preferred; current internal applicants will receive priority consideration.

Job Specific Qualifications

Not Applicable

Responsibilities

The duties associated with teaching assignments include:

* Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.

* Ordering appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.

* Preparation of projects or other student assignments.

* Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.

* Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.

* Meeting all the designated class periods.

* Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University Regulations.

* Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.

* Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.

* Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.

* Keeping current with developments and trends in the department's curriculum and in the field of rhetoric and composition.

Physical Requirements

"Not Applicable"

Tools/Equipment

"Not Applicable"

Application Instructions

For consideration please submit application, cover letter, CV/resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for 2-3 professional references.