Adjunct Faculty — Writing

Position Announcement

Madonna University

Position: Adjunct Faculty — Writing

Job Status: Part-time

College/School: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: Writing

Reports To: Director of First-Year Composition

The Department of Broadcast and Cinema Arts, Communication, and Writing at Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan invites applications for instructors to teach courses in first‑year composition. Instructors would most often teach sections of two first‑year composition courses:

• WRT 1010, College Composition I:
  Study and practice of strategies for academic writing, with a focus on writing and reading descriptive, narrative, and expository essays. Emphasis on writing as a process. Introduction to information literacy.
• WRT 1020, College Composition II:
  Study and practice of strategies for academic writing, with a focus on writing and reading persuasive and argumentative essays. Continued emphasis on writing as a process. Development of information literacy skills, as applied to writing a substantial research paper.

• Teach in‑person first‑year composition courses (College Composition I and II) in the Writing Department.
• Fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a college‑level teaching role.

The above statements reflect the general responsibilities of the position and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Master’s degree or higher in English, rhetoric and composition, journalism, or related disciplines.
• Previous classroom teaching experience.

Rank and Salary: Commensurate with academic qualifications and experience.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Adjunct positions are filled on a semester‑by‑semester, as‑needed basis. Interested applicants must complete the online application, and submit a cover letter with teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for three professional references to: hrfaculty

A Catholic institution founded by the Felician Sisters, and guided by the values of St. Francis. Candidates must be committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and support the Mission of the University. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Madonna University.