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Adjunct Faculty - Literature and Creative Writing
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Part-time adjunct faculty to teach Literature and Creative Writing courses on a course-by-course basis, covering introductory, intermediate, and advanced seminars in literature, poetry, creative nonfiction, and fiction.
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JOB TITLE
Adjunct Faculty - Literature and Creative WritingLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
Humanities & Arts - JMDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB 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 Writingcourses. The Literaturefaculty teach introductory courses, intermediate thematic surveys, and advanced topic seminarsand haveparticular interestsinAmerican(including African American and Chicana/o),English,andWorldliteratures; poetry;andAmerican and Global cinema. The Creative Writing Program offers introduction, intermediate, and advancedseminarsin fiction, creative non-fiction,andpoetry.
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 inEnglish, Comparative Literature, or Modern Languages and Literaturesor an MFA in creative writing.
Submitting an application through this part-time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fillLiterature and Creative Writingadjunct 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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