ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, WRITING & COMMUNICATIONS

Job Description

Stevens Institute of Technology is inviting applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor of Writing and Communications.  Adjunct instructors teach HASS 103 Writing and Communications Colloquium, a required course designed to introduce all Stevens students to the principles of college-level academic discourse, including rhetorical strategies, textual analysis, research skills, and public speaking skills.

Successful candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in teaching writing to first-year students and should have a master’s degree or higher (including ABD) in a humanities field with a demonstrated interest in the area of first-year writing.

Requirements of this position include:


* Teaching the HASS 103 syllabus designed by the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (HASS)


* Attending all class sessions


* Grading and providing feedback to students


* Completing all assessment requirements


* Holding requisite office hours


* Meeting several times during the semester with HASS 1st-year faculty for updates and to review course progress


* Adhering to policies stated in the HASS faculty handbook

To apply: Visit www.stevens.edu/hr to apply online via the Stevens HR Jobs Portal.  Required documents include a c.v., a cover letter outlining experience and teaching philosophy, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references.

More information, please contact: Billy Middleton at bmiddlet@stevens.edu.

 

Department
School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Compensation Range

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the base salary range for this position is listed below.

This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations.

The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials.


Standard: $5,425

4-hour Studio: $5,700

Discussion Section Leaders: $1,350


General Submission Guidelines: 

Please submit an online application to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens.

Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application.

Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job. 

 

Academic Submission Guidelines:  

Please submit:  


* Cover letter 


* Curriculum vitae 


* Research statement


* Teaching statement that includes a) teaching interests, b) teaching philosophy, and c) a plan on how to create an inclusive environment for students of all backgrounds in terms of classroom teaching, student advising, and graduate student mentoring 


* Contact info for at least 2-3 references (school-specific; please refer to job posting) 

 
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