William Paterson University invites applications for adjunct faculty within the College of Humanities and Social Science, English Department’s Program in Writing and Rhetoric.

Thank you for expressing interest in serving as an adjunct faculty member at William Paterson University.

Please note that there may not be a vacancy at this time. Rather, qualified applicants may be contacted if and when there is an immediate need, or on an exploratory basis for a future opening.

For general questions, please email talent@wpunj.edu

Courses in this department generally taught by adjunct faculty:
 

• College Writing
• Experiences in Literature (a workshop-based, writing-intensive course)

Writing Program Overview:

Our Writing Program draws on the expertise of eight full time professors with backgrounds in composition and rhetoric.  Our goal is to provide students with rigorous and engaging writing instruction that stresses writing-to-learn, critical thinking, and extensive revision.  All courses use a workshop approach.

We value our adjunct faculty members and strive to create an engaged and supportive community.  We offer regular teaching circles, workshops, and other opportunities for dialogue and reflection on writing pedagogy. 

We encourage applicants to visit our Program in Writing and Rhetoric For Faculty page for more information:  https://www.wpunj.edu/cohss/departments/english/rhetoric/for-faculty.html
 

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing a course syllabus and course content that draws on materials provided by the writing program and that are consistent with best practices in the discipline.
• Teaching a workshop-based writing course with a heavy emphasis on developing and revising essays over several drafts.
• Contributing to student success by providing consistent and effective support and guidance.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s or PhD in English or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years teaching in higher education
• Some academic background in writing studies.  This could include coursework, pedagogy workshops, or other types of training.

Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Good classroom presence and ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Enthusiasm about teaching writing.
• Interest in professional growth and in learning more about writing pedagogy.

Interested candidates should:

• Complete an online application
• Submit a curriculum vitae/resume and cover letter

About William Paterson:

William Paterson University is the third most diverse public university in New Jersey. As a longstanding member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), we have been designated by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. William Paterson University is also proud to be designated as a NASA MSI (Minority Serving Institution). The University offers more than 250 undergraduate and graduate academic programs that range from liberal arts and sciences to pre- professional and professional programs; it enrolls nearly 10,000 students from across the country and from over 40 nations. The University is situated on a beautiful, 370-acre suburban campus in Wayne, New Jersey, just twenty miles west of New York City.

William Paterson University is an equal opportunity employer that actively values and supports diversity among faculty, staff and students. Women, minorities, and members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.