Job Description The School of Sciences and Humanities at Wentworth Institute of Technology has a regular need for Adjunct Faculty to teach College English. The needs include for both Fall 2024 (term starts in early September).and Spring 2025 terms. The adjunct faculty member is responsible for: Preparing a syllabus for the course and distributing the syllabus to the students, based on the recommendation of the School of Sciences and Humanities and the provost office Teaching courses in collaboration with the course coordinator Preparing quizzes, lab, and exams. Grading assignments and exams in a timely manner Meeting students during office hours outside of class as required.

English Sequence:

English 1, English 2, English 0900 English I

• An introduction to college-level academic writing and research. Instruction focuses on critical reading and analysis, composing and revising strategies, writing for varied rhetorical purposes, critical thinking, information literacy, and writing from sources. English II
• A sequel to English I in which students will continue to develop their writing and research skills and will study four Western cultural movements
• the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Modernism, and Postmodernism
• which will provide them with the cultural and historical framework necessary for beginning their humanities and social science electives. Students will explore these movements through the critical reading of a range of texts, including fiction, poetry, drama, philosophy, political theory, cultural history and theory, aesthetic criticism and theory, and the personal essay. English 0900
• This course promotes basic English language skills and writing practice in which less than adequately prepared students may upgrade their readiness for college-level study through improved reading, writing, speaking and listening. Minimum Education Required Master's degree Preferred Education Doctoral degree Minimum Work Experience Required 1
• 3 years of experience Preferred Work Experience 3-5 years of experience Minimum Knowledge Required Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.

Preferred Qualifications 1-3 years experience as a primary course instructor in a college setting

Position Details:

At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas. Adjunct faculty compensation varies based on instructional mode (lecture or lab), number of course credits, and program. The minimum adjunct rate is $1,365 per credit. Compensation and Benefits Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices. We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees. Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees.

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