Adjunct Teaching Opportunity
The University of Delaware
Adjunct Faculty, Department of English
The English Department seeks qualified instructors of English 110: Seminar in Composition. ENGL110 is the only course required of all undergraduates at the University of Delaware.
Its goals and outcomes are outlined at https://www.english.udel.edu/
Responsibilities
The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching a first-year composition course. There is no standard syllabus for ENGL110 so faculty members are responsible for developing
their own syllabi and course materials in accordance with the programs goals and practices. A willingness to utilize active learning strategies is essential. Adjunct faculty must also be available for office hours outside of class as part of their agreement
to teach ENGL110. Successful applicants also attend two program meetings at the beginning of both the fall and spring semesters, as well as have annual reviews with directors. These and other ongoing professional development opportunities are integral to our
program and important to part-time faculty success.
Qualifications
Candidates should hold an MA in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or English Education. PhDs are preferred. Candidates must also have at least two years of experience teaching
academic writing at the college level.
Compensation
These are part-time, non-benefitted positions. Rate of pay is based on level of education and experience.
Applications
To apply, please send the following materials as a single PDF document to Cheryl Rodriguez at cherylr@udel.edu. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis as positions become available.
- A cover letter and CV.
- A one-page outline of the course you would teach. This outline should be clearly related to
the goals and practices of ENGL110.
- A writing assignment that you would use in your course.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check. A conviction will not necessarily exclude you from employment.
The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups and Veterans. The University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/
The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups and Veterans. The University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/
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