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Adjunct Faculty - Literature and Creative Writing

Worcester, MA • On-site

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$6.0K/mo

Part-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE
Adjunct Faculty - Literature and Creative Writing
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Humanities & Arts - JM
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Part-time adjunct faculty pool in Literature and Creative Writing to fill opportunities on a course-by-course basis as need arises.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute is regularly seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Literature and Creative Writing courses. The Literature faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminars and have particular interests in American (including African American and Chicana/o), English, and World literatures; poetry; and American and Global cinema. The Creative Writing Program offers introduction, intermediate, and advanced seminars in fiction, creative non-fiction, and poetry.
We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful candidates must also demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches. A successful candidate should hold a PhD in English, Comparative Literature, or Modern Languages and Literatures or an MFA in creative writing.
Submitting an application through this part-time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fill Literature and Creative Writing adjunct faculty positions on an as needed basis. Specific topics and start dates will vary over the academic year.
Qualified applicants from this applicant pool will be contacted as opportunities arise. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply.
Applicants should submit the following:
--cover letter that addresses relevant expertise and experience
--current c.v. that includes the names and contact information for three references
--evidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.)
Compensation: $6,000 per course
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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