Job Description
The School of Sciences and Humanities at Wentworth Institute of Technology has a regular need for Adjunct Faculty to teach College English. The needs include for both Fall 2024 (term starts in early September).and Spring 2025 terms.
The adjunct faculty member is responsible for:
Preparing a syllabus for the course and distributing the syllabus to the
students, based on the recommendation of the School of Sciences and
Humanities and the provost office
Teaching courses in collaboration with the course coordinator
Preparing quizzes, lab, and exams.
Grading assignments and exams in a timely manner
Meeting students during office hours outside of class as required.
English Sequence: English 1, English 2, English 0900
English I \u2013 An introduction to college-level academic writing and research.
Instruction focuses on critical reading and analysis, composing and revising
strategies, writing for varied rhetorical purposes, critical thinking,
information literacy, and writing from sources.
English II \u2013 A sequel to English I in which students will continue to develop
their writing and research skills and will study four Western cultural
movements \u2013 the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Modernism, and
Postmodernism \u2013 which will provide them with the cultural and historical
framework necessary for beginning their humanities and social science
electives. Students will explore these movements through the critical reading
of a range of texts, including fiction, poetry, drama, philosophy, political
theory, cultural history and theory, aesthetic criticism and theory, and the
personal essay.
English 0900 \u2014 This course promotes basic English language skills and
writing practice in which less than adequately prepared students may
upgrade their readiness for college-level study through improved reading,
writing, speaking and listening.
Minimum Education Required Master's degree
Preferred Education Doctoral degree
Minimum Work Experience
Required 1- 3 years of experience
Preferred Work Experience 3-5 years of experience
Minimum Knowledge Required Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years experience as a primary course instructor in a college setting
Position Details:
At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.
Adjunct faculty compensation varies based on instructional mode (lecture or lab), number of course credits, and program. The minimum adjunct rate is $1,365 per credit.
Compensation and Benefits
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Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.
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All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.
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