Adjunct Faculty - Writing

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Northfield, VT Posted:

Jun 12, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled Type:

Contract Ref. No.: C00201

Salary Type:

Annually Salary Range:

$1,357.00 - $1,357.00

Position ID:

201520

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Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically, socially, and as leaders. Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities, the nation, and the world. Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1,200 acres.

Job Description:

The Department of Global Humanities at Norwich University invites applications for a position of adjunct in writing starting in the fall semester of 2026 (August 31, 2026--December 21, 2026). This is an in-person position on the Norwich University campus, in Northfield, Vermont. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching

WRIT 110

Writing and Inquiry in Public Contexts (3 credits) and/or

WRIT 111

Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts (3 credits), two staples in our first-year writing common curriculum. Adjunct faculty are expected to follow the provided curriculum, provide timely feedback on student work at various stages in the composing process, and monitor student progress. Adjunct faculty members work on a part-time, course-by-course basis, with assignments dependent on pending student enrollment. The position's renewal will be contingent on successful review and performance. Salary is based on number of credits assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum of a Master's degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related field. Experience teaching in-person writing courses at the college level, preferably composition courses Demonstrated excellence in teaching. Proficiency in current composition theories and pedagogies, including integrating technology in the classroom

Additional Information:

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Application Instructions:

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and Norwich application.

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