Part-Time Adjunct Writing Instructor
Job Description
The Academic Writing Program at Elmira College invites applications for an adjunct writing instructor to teach in an online setting. Seeking an experienced instructor of first-year writing/composition to join an adjunct pool and teach one to three sections per academic year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Master’s Degree in English, Rhetoric, Composition, Creative Writing, or a related field, required;
- Experience teaching first-year undergraduates;
- Strong computer skills;
- Ability and willingness to be responsive and supportive to students through college online resources and digital tools;
- Experience with or willingness to learn Canvas, our learning management system;
- Expertise in learner-centered teaching;
- Experience using technologies to enhance pedagogy;
- Experience and demonstrated ability working effectively with a culturally diverse student body with a variety of learning preferences;
- Experience and demonstrated ability teaching English Language Learners (ELL), preferred;
- Experience or interest in instructional design for higher education, desired;
- Experience with helping first-generation college students transition to and succeed in higher education, desired.
About Elmira College:
Elmira College, the first college to offer a comprehensive curriculum for women and home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies, is a small, well-established, residential liberal arts college in a pleasant community in the Finger Lakes region of New York State (county population 100,000).
Grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, Elmira College provides a collaborative and supportive environment that enables students to become active learners, effective leaders, responsible community members, and globally engaged citizens. Proud of its history and tradition, the College is committed to the ideals of community engagement and intellectual and personal growth.
About the First Year Writing Curriculum:
The first-year writing course, WRT 1050, is one of the general education requirements for all Elmira College students. Through interdisciplinary-themed sections, students build a foundation for effective academic writing and communication. The curriculum emphasizes rhetorical awareness, critical thinking, the recursive writing process, and information literacy. Three common assignments anchor student learning outcomes. While each section has one broad theme to organize readings and discussions, the content of the course is the students’ own writing. Each instructor chooses a theme that aligns with their own expertise and interests and selects texts to inspire critical thinking and writing. Some possible broad themes that would complement other programs and topics include:
- Fashion
- Health and Wellness
- Education
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Justice
- Design
- Global Citizenship
- Community Service
WORK LOCATION: Remote
TO APPLY: Application materials, including curriculum vitae, a cover letter that addresses the position goals and requirements, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three professional references, should be e-mailed to
ac*************@el****.edu
. Please attach materials in PDF (a single PDF is preferred). Additional materials may be requested at a later date after initial review of applications.
Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Annaliese Hoehling, Director of Academic Writing:
ah*******@el****.edu
.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly at
**@el****.edu
or by calling 607-735-1810.
STATUS: Part-time
BASIS OF PAY: Salary
COMPENSATION: In exchange for your skills and experience, Elmira College will provide you with:
- Free counseling for you and your family through the College-paid Employee Assistance Program;
- A base starting salary of $900 per credit hour.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.
How to Apply
Application materials, including curriculum vitae, a cover letter that addresses the position goals and requirements, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three professional references, should be e-mailed to academicwriting@elmira.edu. Please attach materials in PDF (a single PDF is preferred).117 total views, 0 today