Adjunct Professor - Writing

Adjunct Professor - Writing

Job No: 496643

Full Time/Part Time: Part-time

Location: South Orange

Categories: Faculty

Seton Hall University seeks adjunct instructors to teach sections
of our first-year writing classes. These are composition courses
with an emphasis on rhetorical analysis. They fall into two
categories: English 1201 is a composition course with a rhetorical
focus, stressing textual and visual analysis, while English 1202 is
an academic writing course focused on literature. Candidates must
have experience teaching composition in a college or university
setting and, at minimum, an MA in a related field. CV and letter of
interest are required to apply; a statement of teaching philosophy,
course evaluations from a composition class, and up to three
letters of reference are recommended.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14
miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan
institution of higher education in the United States and is home to
about 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students. A vibrant
and culturally diverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic
excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment
and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their
professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an Equal
Opportunity employer. It honors diversity and respects the
religious commitments of all its employees. In turn, its employees
respect Catholic beliefs and values, and they support its mission
as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach 1-2 classes a semester. Classes meet 2-3 times a week.
Instructors also hold office hours and grade/review assignments, as
well as attend orientation and meetings with first-year writing
director.

Required Qualifications:

M.A. in related field and experience teaching composition in a
college or university setting.

Desired Qualifications:

Ph.D. in related field.

Salary Range:

Minimum pay is $1200 per credit for those without a terminal degree
and $1300 per credit for those with a terminal degree

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Benefits Information:

For details about employee benefits, see: https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Seton Hall University offers supplemental retirement
benefits.

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

CV and letter of interest are required to apply; a statement of
teaching philosophy, course evaluations from a composition class,
and up to three letters of reference are recommended.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO).

Advertised: 17 February 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Application Closes: Eastern Daylight Time

To apply, visit https://jobs.shu.edu/cw/en-us/job/496643
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