Term Faculty-English Department

Seton Hall University, New Jersey•South Orange, NJ

About The Position

The English Department at Seton Hall University invites applications for a Contract Faculty Member to join its First-Year Writing Program. The department welcomes scholars specializing in rhetoric and composition, writing studies, or related fields. The appointment is pending budgetary approval and is scheduled to begin with the Fall 2027 semester on August 15, 2027. It may be renewed yearly for up to five years. The standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester. Course assignments will be balanced between the program’s two first-year writing courses: a composition and rhetoric course and a composition and literature course. There may be opportunities to teach other courses in support of department needs. Applicants must submit a cover letter, teaching philosophy, and current vita by January 1, 2027. Preliminary interviews will take place virtually. Invited candidates will then be asked to submit three letters of recommendation. The position is exempt and offers a salary range of $55,080 to $61,200. Seton Hall University is a Catholic diocesan university and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City, the university serves about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. It describes its community as vibrant and culturally inclusive, pursuing academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment. Employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the university’s mission.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Writing or a related field.
Specialization in rhetoric and composition, writing studies, or a related field is welcomed.
Submit a cover letter, teaching philosophy, and current vita by January 1, 2027.
Invited candidates must submit three letters of recommendation.

Nice To Haves

PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach 12 credits per semester.
Teach a balanced assignment across the two first-year writing courses: composition and rhetoric, and composition and literature.
Potentially teach other courses to support department needs.