Adjunct Faculty - English

Job Description Summary The School of Sciences and Humanities at Wentworth Institute of Technology has an IMMEDIATE NEED for  Adjunct Faculty to teach College English for the fall semester starting Thursday, August 30, 2023 (or as soon as possible following the 30th).

The adjunct faculty member is responsible for :

• Preparing a syllabus for the course and distributing the syllabus to the students, based on 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 Sequence : English 1, English 2, English 0900

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.

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 documents. 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 Knowledge Advertised Minimum Qualifications Masters in English or related field Advertised Preferred Qualifications 1-3 years experience as a primary course instructor

Previous teaching experience in a college setting