Adjunct Instructor, Writing
About The Position
FVCC seeks applicants to teach on-campus, face-to-face courses in College Writing I starting Fall 2026. To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications: Master’s degree in Composition, English, Rhetoric, or a closely related discipline; OR Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits Composition, English, or Rhetoric. NOTE: Applicants with transcripts that do not indicate a Master’s degree and minimum of nine graduate-level credits in Writing, Rhetoric, or Composition will not be considered. The Adjunct Writing Instructor is responsible for teaching writing courses in the English Department. Teaching assignments are during the weekday and involve delivering content face-to-face as well as online. Must be able to work collegially in a team environment.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Composition, English, Rhetoric, or a closely related discipline; OR Master’s degree in a closely related academic discipline with at least nine graduate semester credits Composition, English, or Rhetoric.
- Ability to effectively and safely teach content and technical material
- Effective organizational and leadership skills
- Working knowledge of use of technology in a learning environment
- Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the community and students
- Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
- Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships
- Ability to follow and issue instructions
- Demonstrated communication, presentation, educational service and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
- Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Ability to perform a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching in a secondary, post-secondary, or higher education environment.
- Experience in differentiated instruction for diverse student populations.
- Experience delivering content via online platforms.
Responsibilities
- Conveys knowledge of the subject area in an effective manner for successful student learning outcomes.
- Fosters positive student and community relations.
- Maintains and submits instructional records in accordance with requirements.
- Integrates subject area with other related curricula.
- Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
- Works professionally with college faculty and staff to aid with the educational process.
- Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment.
- Attends meetings and participates in student and/or program assessment as directed.
- Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College.
- Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
