Adjunct Faculty, Writing Studies Position Available In Bristol, Rhode Island

Adjunct Faculty Dean’s Office, SHAE

Locations:

Bristol, RI

Posted:

Oct 26, 2023

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Part-time Temporary
Ref. No.:2264
Position 

ID:

169241

About Roger Williams University:

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island’s only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today’s employers demand. Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and respect for all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation. To learn more about Roger Williams University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit .

Job Description:

The Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition seeks qualified applicants for semester-length appointments as part-time faculty in its award-winning Writing Program. All courses are held in person on our Bristol campus.

Possible courses include:

WTNG 100

Introduction to Academic Writing

WTNG 102

How Writing Works

WTNG 225

Writing in Professional and Public Contexts Additional course information can be found at: www.rwu/academics/schools-and-colleges/fshae/departments/writing-studies-rhetoric-composition/writing-program Successful applicants will advance writing program outcomes, contribute to assessment, and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching. Compensation is on a per-course basis. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of three sections per semester.

Requirements:

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or related field by the time of appointment. Recent college-level teaching experience is highly preferred. At the University’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.