First Year Writing Adjunct Job at Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • Chatham University
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Chatham University welcomes your interest in employment opportunities and encourages you to review open positions. Please note that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications.

Chatham University seeks to fill Adjunct Instructor opportunities in their First Year Writing program. Individuals with professional experience and training in the areas of rhetoric and composition, literary studies, and/or academic research and writing are encouraged to apply.

The First Year Writing curriculum aligns with the University’s core values of sustainability, community engagement, and inclusion. All First Year Writing sections share a common syllabus and schedule of assignments. However, instructors may customize the readings, discussions, and assignment prompts of this course around the topic of their choice and utilize a variety of teaching methods to promote student engagement such as experiential learning, group discussion, project work, multimedia, or other techniques.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Review of applications is ongoing.

Position Summary: Adjunct positions will be filled as needed in First Year Writing.

We welcome adjunct faculty who bring creativity, enthusiasm and a collaborative approach to their teaching and course development.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Teaching sections of First Year Writing using a predesigned syllabus template.

  • Consulting and collaborating with other faculty to align course content with departmental teaching goals and objectives.

  • Holding office hours and being available to first-year students for additional support and mentorship.

  • Participating in adjunct instructor training sessions.

Required Qualifications:

  • Completion of a master’s degree in English/Literature, Creative/Professional Writing, Rhetoric and Composition or relevant field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completion of a doctoral degree in English/Literature, Rhetoric and Composition, or relevant field.

  • Candidates with college teaching and mentoring experience.

  • Candidates with professional and/or lived experiences that advance the university’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should visit and follow the instructions to complete the application process.

  • Cover letter addressing how your experience and training aligns with the qualifications of the position. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are available for in-person or online teaching or both.

  • Curriculum vitae or resume

  • Contact information for three professional references

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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