Adjunct Faculty - Writing and Rhetoric
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Education / Teaching
Academic, University Professor, Faculty, Adult Education
Adjunct Faculty Position
William Paterson University invites applications for adjunct faculty within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences in the Language, Literature, Culture, and Writing Department's Program in Writing and Rhetoric.
Courses in this department generally taught by adjunct faculty:
- College Writing
- Experiences in Literature (a workshop-based, writing-intensive course)
Writing Program Overview:
Our Writing Program draws on the expertise of full-time professors with backgrounds in composition and rhetoric. Our goal is to provide students with rigorous and engaging writing instruction that stresses writing-to-learn, critical thinking, and extensive revision. All courses use a workshop approach.
We value our adjunct faculty members and strive to create an engaged and supportive community. We offer regular teaching circles, workshops, and other opportunities for dialogue and reflection on writing pedagogy.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing a course syllabus and course content that draws on materials provided by the writing program and that are consistent with best practices in the discipline.
- Teaching a workshop-based writing course with a heavy emphasis on developing and revising essays over several drafts.
- Contributing to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance.
Qualifications:
- Earned Master's or PhD in English or a related field.
- One or more years teaching in higher education
- Some academic background in writing studies. This could include coursework, pedagogy workshops, or other types of training.
Personal Attributes and Traits:
- Good classroom presence and ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds. Enthusiasm about teaching writing.
- Interest in professional growth and in learning more about writing pedagogy.
ADJUNCTS PER CREDIT RATE:
New employees - $2100/CREDIT
Employees who have worked for 13+ semesters at WP - $2175/CREDIT
This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
Invitation to apply
Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/cv.
Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and should be uploaded when prompted to upload your resume.
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Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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