Wentworth Institute of Technology
Adjunct Instructor, English
Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02108
Adjunct Faculty Positions Available
The School of Sciences and Humanities at Wentworth Institute of Technology has a regular need for Adjunct Faculty to teach College English. The needs include for both Fall 2024 (term starts in early September) and Spring 2025 terms. The adjunct faculty member is responsible for: Preparing a syllabus for the course and distributing the syllabus to students, based on the recommendation of the School of Sciences and Humanities and the provost office. Teaching courses in collaboration with the course coordinator. Preparing quizzes, labs, and exams. Grading assignments and exams in a timely manner. Meeting students during office hours outside of class as required. English Sequence: English 1, English 2, English 0900 English I
An introduction to college-level academic writing and research. Instruction focuses on critical reading and analysis, composing and revising strategies, writing for varied rhetorical purposes, critical thinking, information literacy, and writing from sources. English II
A sequel to English I in which students will continue to develop their writing and research skills and will study four Western cultural movements
the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Modernism, and Postmodernism
which will provide them with the cultural and historical framework necessary for beginning their humanities and social science electives. Students will explore these movements through the critical reading of a range of texts, including fiction, poetry, drama, philosophy, political theory, cultural history and theory, aesthetic criticism and theory, and the personal essay. English 0900
This course promotes basic English language skills and writing practice in which less than adequately prepared students may upgrade their readiness for college-level study through improved reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Minimum Education Required
Master's degree Preferred Education
Doctoral degree Minimum Work Experience
Required 1-3 years of experience Preferred Work Experience
3-5 years of experience Minimum Knowledge Required
Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations. Preferred Qualifications 1-3 years experience as a primary course instructor in a college setting Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth. To find out more about the Wentworth's commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website
https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence . All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu. Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
The School of Sciences and Humanities at Wentworth Institute of Technology has a regular need for Adjunct Faculty to teach College English. The needs include for both Fall 2024 (term starts in early September) and Spring 2025 terms. The adjunct faculty member is responsible for: Preparing a syllabus for the course and distributing the syllabus to students, based on the recommendation of the School of Sciences and Humanities and the provost office. Teaching courses in collaboration with the course coordinator. Preparing quizzes, labs, and exams. Grading assignments and exams in a timely manner. Meeting students during office hours outside of class as required. English Sequence: English 1, English 2, English 0900 English I
An introduction to college-level academic writing and research. Instruction focuses on critical reading and analysis, composing and revising strategies, writing for varied rhetorical purposes, critical thinking, information literacy, and writing from sources. English II
A sequel to English I in which students will continue to develop their writing and research skills and will study four Western cultural movements
the Enlightenment, Romanticism, Modernism, and Postmodernism
which will provide them with the cultural and historical framework necessary for beginning their humanities and social science electives. Students will explore these movements through the critical reading of a range of texts, including fiction, poetry, drama, philosophy, political theory, cultural history and theory, aesthetic criticism and theory, and the personal essay. English 0900
This course promotes basic English language skills and writing practice in which less than adequately prepared students may upgrade their readiness for college-level study through improved reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Minimum Education Required
Master's degree Preferred Education
Doctoral degree Minimum Work Experience
Required 1-3 years of experience Preferred Work Experience
3-5 years of experience Minimum Knowledge Required
Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations. Preferred Qualifications 1-3 years experience as a primary course instructor in a college setting Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth. To find out more about the Wentworth's commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website
https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence . All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu. Wentworth participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.