Adjunct Faculty, Rhetoric and Professional Writing

JOB SUMMARY

SVSU seeks part-time adjunct faculty for fall 2026 and winter 2027 to teach one or more technical writing courses: Primarily a professional writing course for business majors, RPW 300 emphasizes transactional writing as problem-solving for the workplace. A writing course for majors in Engineering and Computer Information Systems, RPW 304, focuses on researching and writing reports for technical audiences. RPW 336 involves researching problems, writing proposals to solve them, and identifying suitable partners to fund or support the proposals. Course assignments may be both on-campus/in-person and online.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Technical Communication, Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related field. Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community. Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

College-level teaching experience preferred. Professional experience as a technical writer also preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions. All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan. The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.