About the position
Term Faculty-English Department
Job No: 497536
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Location: South Orange
Categories: Faculty
The English Department at Seton Hall University invites
applications for a Contract Faculty Member to join our First-Year
Writing Program. We specifically welcome scholars specializing in
rhetoric and composition, writing studies, or related fields.
Pending budgetary approval from the board, the appointment will
begin with the Fall 2027 semester (Aug. 15, 2027) and can be
renewed yearly for up to five years. Applicants should submit a
cover letter, teaching philosophy, and current vita by January 1,
2027. Preliminary interviews will take place virtually. Invited
candidates will then be asked to submit three letters of
recommendation. Seton Hall University is a Catholic diocesan
university and an EO/AA employer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The standard teaching load for contract faculty is 12 credits per
semester. Course assignments will be balanced between our two
first-year writing courses, a composition and rhetoric course and a
composition and literature course. There may be opportunities to
teach other courses to support department needs.
Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Writing or related fields required; PhD
Preferred.
Salary Range:
$55,080- $61,200
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Benefits Information:
Full Time Benefits
Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a
comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify
and enrich your life.
These benefits are important elements of your total university
compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to
bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental
insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More
information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.
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 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant
and culturally inclusive 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 diverse perspectives and welcomes
employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect
Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and
support the University's mission as a Catholic institution of
higher education.
Advertised: 22 October 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Application Closes: Eastern Daylight Time
To apply, visit https://jobs.shu.edu/cw/en-us/job/497536
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