Adjuncts, First-Year Writing (Composition/Rhetoric)

Position Overview: The English Department is seeking candidates to fill part-time instructor positions for First Year Writing courses. We welcome applications from those qualified to teach introductory, intermediate and advanced courses. We seek adjunct faculty committed to teaching and working with our multicultural student population, teaching courses as needed at the undergraduate level.* Teach courses as needed at the undergraduate level.

Occasional Duties: N/ARequired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Required Qualifications: Master’s Degree, ABD or Doctorate in Composition, Rhetoric, Writing Studies, or related field. Minimum of three years of experience teaching writing at the postsecondary level along with significant coursework in Composition, Rhetoric, or Writing Studies at the Master’s level.

Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience at the college level. Experience teaching multilingual writers. Environmental Conditions Teaching/instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting. Posting Number Posting Number A00034 Benefits Eligible?

Benefits: Eligible? NoNumber of Positions Available Number of Positions Available Multiple Anticipated Start Date or Semester Anticipated Start Date or Semester Academic 2026 Posting Date Posting Date 07/16/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions/Information for Applicants Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship. Appointment is contingent upon receipt of an acceptable background screening conducted once selected for the positionUNION ELIGIBILITY: Adjuncts become eligible to join the RIC / AFT Adjunct Union if they complete 6 load hours (excludes applied music) within the two previous consecutive years. Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld. There are no fringe benefits with this position. Upon hire, candidate will be required to provide an official transcript of highest degree earned. Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available. Writing sample, teaching evaluations and/or letters of recommendation are not required at time of application and are required only if requested directly by the department chair. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Rhode Island College 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02908(401) 456-8216www.ric.edu