Kirkwood Community College is hiring : Adjunct - Technical Writing in Cedar Rapid

JOB GOAL :

To advance the colleges mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

Pay is $1,304 per credit hour.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY :

Kirkwood Community College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor of Technical Writing to teach in-person on the Cedar Rapids Main Campus during the Fall 2025 semester. Technical Writing (ENG-108) provides students with concepts, principles, and practical experience in writing and analyzing documents relevant to business, science (including health occupations), and industry. This is a Liberal Arts transfer course that fulfills the Composition II requirement. In order to be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications.

This is a full 16-week semester appointment , running from August 25 to December 12, 2025 .

The instructor will teach the following in-person course sections :

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday : 9 : 05 AM 10 : 00 AM
• Tuesday : 2 : 20 PM 3 : 15 PM, Thursday : 12 : 20 PM 1 : 15 PM

There is a strong possibility for the instructor to teach additional courses in subsequent semesters.

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES :

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Constant (67-100%)

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS :

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties / responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH / WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION :

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

At least 12 graduate hours in a combination of English, Communication, Creative Writing, Journalism, Literature, Speech, Technical Writing, or English Education coursework.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS :

EEO / AA STATEMENT : It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-398-5572 , equity@kirkwood.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone : (303) 844-5695 FAX : (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email : OCR.Denver@ed.gov .

WHY KIRKWOOD :

Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.