Adjunct Faculty - Literature and Creative Writing

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.