English Composition I – Adjunct Faculty – Traditional Campus (Spring 2027) – College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Grand Canyon University•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach English Composition I in person at the Traditional Campus in Phoenix, Arizona, during the Spring 2027 semester. The course is writing-intensive and covers academic prose, including various types of essays, arguments, and constructions. The role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality instruction in a modern, collaborative environment with smaller class sizes and to support students' academic, spiritual, and personal growth. The Spring semester begins January 4, 2027, and ends April 25, 2027; final course grades are due May 2, 2027. Applicants must attach unofficial transcripts reflecting the degree earned and 18 graduate credit hours in the listed subject areas, as well as unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.

Requirements

A master's degree in English, Composition, Writing, Professional Writing, or Rhetoric.
An exception may be granted to applicants with a master's degree in any field, 18 graduate credits in English, and substantial teaching experience.
Attach unofficial transcripts reflecting the degree earned with 18 graduate credit hours in the listed areas.
Attach unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees.

Nice To Haves

A PhD in English, Composition, Writing, Professional Writing, or Rhetoric is preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate classroom lectures and discussions.
Engage students in learning course objectives and topics.
Assess student performance and mentor students' success in the classroom.
Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission.