Adjunct Faculty: Writing and Communication Program

Description

The Department of English at Carnegie Mellon has teaching opportunities for foundational writing and professional communication courses, and invites applications from qualified instructors. As the need arises, we will contact those applicants whose instructional and professional experience is a strong match for the open position(s). Positions will be part-time, non-tenure-track, and may be renewable based on availability and performance, including proven quality of instruction and dedication to participating in program assessment initiatives and ongoing educational innovations.

Qualifications

PhD or advanced degree in Rhetoric and Composition or a closely related field. Previous experience with college writing instruction and evidence of excellence in teaching required.

We invite you to apply if you have experience with instruction in one or more of the following areas:

• First-year writing
• Argumentation
• Writing in the disciplines
• Technical writing

We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrably contribute, through your research, instruction, and/or service, to the diversity and achievement of the academic community. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, please submit with your application online through Interfolio. ( http://apply.interfolio.com/103822 )

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three academic or professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position if filled.

More Information

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