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Franklin Pierce University FAC - Adjunct Faculty Pool - Writing Composition in Rindge, New Hampshire
Part-Time Teaching Opportunity at Franklin Pierce University, Spring 2024
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
The Writing Program in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is seeking applications from candidates interested in teaching courses on a part-time basis for, and for the purposes of developing a deeper pool of qualified instructors to meet our growing needs. The Writing Program serves all incoming students and second-year students at the University and offers several sections each semester. The Composition sequence is a General and Liberal Education (GLE) requirement for all undergraduate students. Courses have a maximum enrollment cap of 18 students per section.
The Composition sequence includes –
First-Year Composition Tutorial (GLE110.T) is designed to give writing challenged first-year, first-semester students the support they need to be successful in First-Year Composition. Tutors from the Writing Center are imbedded in these sections, and T students are required to take advantage of tutoring resources. This course has a lower course maximum (15). Meets all the curricular requirements of the non-T GLE110.
First-Year Composition (GLE110) is the first-year, first semester requirement of all incoming students. Students learn to attend to the context and purpose of their writing while selecting credible, relevant sources to develop their own ideas. This course also works to refine the ability to analyze and comprehend texts. Addresses Learning Outcomes Critical Reading and Written Communication.
Second-Year Composition (GLE230) is designed for second-semester, second-year students . Emphasizing skills and techniques developed in GLE110, students will also learn discipline specific conventions and refine proofreading skills. Most sections have a concentration in Business and Professional Writing, Liberal Arts, or Science Writing. Additionally, students will develop basic presentation skills. Addresses Learning Outcomes Written Communication and Oral Communication.
There are also Honors sections offered for both GLE110 and GLE230.
Experience and Qualifications:
Master's degree in English or related field. Academic work in Composition & Rhetoric a plus.
Documented teaching experience at the college level.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students and a team of instructors.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility in scheduling a plus.
Adjunct faculty postings are for potential part-time, non-benefited, teaching positions. The applicant pool will be reviewed by the Dean of the College or Designee when searching for candidates to fill the position. Applicants should withdraw their application from the pool if they are no longer available.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Franklin Pierce recognizes the impact of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.
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