Adjunct Faculty - Writing

Worcester Polytechnic Institute • Worcester, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking adjunct faculty to teach courses in Professional Writing and Rhetoric. The immediate need is for a course titled 'Writing About Science and Technology.' Future teaching opportunities may include college writing, medical and biomedical writing, technical and professional communications, rhetoric and visual design, and integrated skills for international students. WR faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate seminars, and advanced topic practicums and seminars. The department seeks candidates with teaching excellence, versatility, and the ability to integrate creative and critical pedagogical approaches into an existing curriculum. Experience working with international students and non-native English speakers is essential.

Requirements

• PhD in Professional/Technical Communication, Writing and Rhetoric, or related field.
• Teaching excellence and versatility.
• Ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches.
• Experience working with international students and students whose language is not English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach a course on Writing about Science and Technology.
• Teach introductory courses, intermediate seminars, and advanced topic practicums and seminars in Writing and Rhetoric.
• Jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree