Adjunct Instructor, English
- Employer
- Wentworth Institute of Technology
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Sep 6, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Humanities, English & Literature, English as a Second Language, Other Humanities
- Employment Type
- Part Time
Job Details
Job Description
The School of Sciences and Humanities at Wentworth Institute of Technology has a regular need for Adjunct Faculty to teach College English. The needs include for both Fall 2024 (term starts in early September).and Spring 2025 terms.
The adjunct faculty member is responsible for:
- Preparing a syllabus for the course and distributing the
syllabus to the
- students, based on the recommendation of the School of Sciences
and
- Humanities and the provost office
- Teaching courses in collaboration with the course
coordinator
- Preparing quizzes, lab, and exams.
- Grading assignments and exams in a timely manner
- Meeting students during office hours outside of class as
required.
English I – An introduction to college-level academic writing and research.
Instruction focuses on critical reading and analysis, composing and revising
strategies, writing for varied rhetorical purposes, critical thinking,
information literacy, and writing from sources.
English II – A sequel to English I in which students will continue to develop
their writing and research skills and will study four Western cultural
movements – the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Modernism, and
Postmodernism – which will provide them with the cultural and historical
framework necessary for beginning their humanities and social science
electives. Students will explore these movements through the critical reading
of a range of texts, including fiction, poetry, drama, philosophy, political
theory, cultural history and theory, aesthetic criticism and theory, and the
personal essay.
English 0900 — This course promotes basic English language skills and
writing practice in which less than adequately prepared students may
upgrade their readiness for college-level study through improved reading,
writing, speaking and listening.
Minimum Education Required Master's degree
Preferred Education Doctoral degree
Minimum Work Experience
Required 1- 3 years of experience
Preferred Work Experience 3-5 years of experience
Minimum Knowledge Required Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years experience as a primary course instructor in a college setting
Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity .
All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu .
Company
Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, project-based educational experience. Under the guidance of caring faculty and staff, students develop into career-ready, skilled professionals and engaged citizens through an education that integrates classroom, laboratory, studio, cooperative, and experiential learning,
More than 60 labs and studios and 20 degrees are available through the Schools of Architecture and Design, Computing and Data Science, Engineering, Management, and Sciences and Humanities. Students can choose from both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as a variety of certificate programs.
Wentworth aims to be a student-centered institution of inclusive excellence that embraces a culture of innovation and creativity; serves society through urban engagement; and fosters growth for local, regional, and national economies.
Our nearly 4,000 students are relentlessly curious, and their passion carries well beyond the lab. From robotics clubs to design collaborations, there is no shortage of opportunity for students to connect with others and challenge themselves in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Wentworth prioritizes students’ health and well-being and provides high-quality services, activities, programs, and opportunities to support their growth and transformation.
A Wentworth education equips graduates with a highly valued skillset. Students have the chance to complete a minimum of two cooperative learning (co-op) semesters during their four years of study, and approximately half of students receive a job offer from their co-op company prior to graduation. Ninety-five percent of the Class of 2021 were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Hands-on, future-focused, and career-ready—Wentworth is the University of Opportunity.
Wentworth Institute of Technology is a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
There are a number of advantages to working at Wentworth. Among them:
- Location. Wentworth is based in Boston’s historic Fenway area, a cultural center featuring numerous colleges, universities, hospitals, museums, galleries, restaurants, and cafes. The MBTA Green Line, Orange Line, and Commuter Rail are within walking distance (and we subsidize passes), and we provide affordable, on-site parking.
- Career opportunities. We offer rewarding positions in areas such as the Division of Technology Services, Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Finance, Institutional Advancement, and others. There are also many opportunities for professional advancement.
- Competitive salaries and benefits. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and pension plans; as well as generous holiday, vacation, and sick time.
- Professional development opportunities. These include tuition reimbursement programs, and the ability to cross-register for courses, leadership programs, and professional development training at any of the other member institutions of the Colleges of the Fenway.
- Wentworth is a member of Tuition Exchange, a reciprocal scholarship opportunity for the dependents of eligible faculty and staff at all 645+ member schools.
- Discounts on arts and entertainment, including movie passes, Six Flags New England tickets, the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and more.
- Access to the on-campus Schumann Fitness Center.
- We are a member of MASCO, which offers a wide range of services including area planning and development, parking and transportation, collaborative purchasing, a call center, and child care.
- We are a founding member of the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NEHERC), the region’s premier job board for faculty, staff, and academic executives, featuring over 2,700 current jobs from member colleges, universities, teaching hospitals, research institutes, and education-related not-for-profits.
- Website
- http://www.wit.edu/
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