Adjuncts, First-Year Writing (Composition/Rhetoric)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• 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 position
• UNION 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.

Classification Information

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Rate Per Credit Hour

Rate Per Credit Hour $1,683/credit hour

Position Information

Position Title

Department Name

Department Name First Year Writing Program

Academic or Calendar Year

School Name

School Name Faculty of Arts and Science

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/A

Required 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? No

Number 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 position
• UNION 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

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