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Oregon Tech

Adjunct Instructor

Klamath Falls, OR · On-site

Online availability is also a plus. Candidates should be prepared to teach ten-week classes on one ... Master's degree in Communication (for SPE and COM), Rhetoric / Composition (SPE 111, PWR, and WRI ...

Harper College

CE Instructor- Writing

Palatine, IL · On-site

Experience teaching online is necessary, and proficiency with virtual meeting applications is ... composition, essay writing, copy-editing, indexing, business writing, children's literature ...

Harper College

CE Instructor- Writing

Palatine, IL · On-site

Experience teaching online is necessary, and proficiency with virtual meeting applications is ... composition, essay writing, copy-editing, indexing, business writing, children's literature ...

Harper College

CE Instructor- Writing

Palatine, IL

Experience teaching online is necessary, and proficiency with virtual meeting applications is ... composition, essay writing, copy-editing, indexing, business writing, children's literature ...

Uofl

Instructors are expected to utilize Blackboard to submit a course syllabus, order textbooks or ... If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us ...

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An Online Composition Instructor teaches writing and composition courses in a virtual setting, typically for colleges, universities, or online education platforms. They design course materials, provide feedback on student writing, lead discussions, and assess student progress. Using digital tools, they engage students in developing critical thinking and effective writing skills. Their role requires strong communication skills, proficiency in online teaching technologies, and expertise in writing and rhetoric.

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Part-Time, Single Term Instructor - First Year Writing

Part-Time, Single Term Instructor - First Year Writing

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Business Title
Part-Time, Single Term Instructor - First Year Writing
Department
English
Posting Category
Faculty
Salary Plan
PT ST Instructor - SSF
Job Summary
The English Department in the College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for part-time single term instructors to teach in our First-Year Writing Program.
The University is opening this posting for the purposes of establishing a pool of candidates, from which to select part-time instructor candidates.
Throughout the academic year, individuals may be contacted by the department to further discuss positions available, on an as needed, semester by semester basis.
Service as a part-time single term instructor does not accrue tenure rights. Part-time single term instructors serve by the mutual agreement expressed in each successive contract executed and are engaged to teach at the convenience of the university.
A part-time single term instructor shall not have teaching responsibilities exceeding nine credit hours per semester, and no other responsibilities such as to accrue to full-time faculty.
Minimum Qualifications
  • M.A. or M.F.A. in English (in rare cases where an exception can be justified on academic grounds, professional experience may be considered in lieu of a master's degree in the field); and
  • At least two years of post-M.A. composition teaching experience at the college level

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in composition and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching composition to a general education student audience in an urban setting.

Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicant Instructions
Applications will be exclusively accepted online at https://www.csuohio.edu/hrd/hr-employment. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Please direct inquiries to Dr. William Breeze, Director, First Year Writing Program (w.breeze@csuohio.edu).
List of documents applicant is required to submit:
1. Cover letter addressing position qualifications
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Names and contact information for two references - references will be contacted via email and asked to submit a letter of reference on the applicant's behalf
4. Unofficial transcripts - optional
CSU is an urban university with more than 15,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list.
Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.
It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expressions, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.
Hiring Range /Pay Rate
Commensurate
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Posted Date
05/19/2023
Close Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
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Tentative Start Date
Varies semester by semester

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