Adjunct Faculty - Writing

Lasell University

  • Newton, MA
  • 2 days ago

    Highlights

    The Lasell University Writing Program is seeking adjunct instructors for WRT 101- College Writing I and WRT102- College Writing II for the Fall 2026 semester. Align course assignments with departmental learning outcomes and university core curriculum learning outcomes; provide student work samples for assessment purposes.

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    LocationNewton, MA

    Description

    Adjunct Faculty - Writing

    The Lasell University Writing Program is seeking adjunct instructors for WRT 101- College Writing I and WRT102- College Writing II for the Fall 2026 semester. These courses are introductory writing courses that cover topics including genre, rhetoric, research, and argument.

    Currently, we are seeking instructors for on-campus instruction in the following times:

    WRT 101 MW 9:30-10:45

    WRT 101 Workshop MWF 11:00-12:40

    WRT 101 Workshop MWF 1:00-2:40

    WRT 102 MWF 1:00-1:50 pm

    Responsibilities and Duties:

    • Provide instruction for all sessions of assigned courses utilizing the college philosophy of connected learning
    • Align course assignments with departmental learning outcomes and university core curriculum learning outcomes; provide student work samples for assessment purposes
    • Incorporate Canvas (learning management system) into the course
    • Maintain office hours each week
    • Keep accurate records of student progress and complete early warning, mid-semester, and final grade reports

    Qualifications: A Master's degree in composition and rhetoric or a relevant field and experience teaching college-level writing.

    Application Process: Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Candidates should upload a cover letter, a CV/resume, and the contact information for three references. Please include the sections you are interested in within your cover letter.

    Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.

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