Adjunct Faculty, English (Composition)

Adjunct Faculty, English (Composition) Job ID: 10003917 Location: Fairfax, VA Classification: Adjunct Faculty (matrix) Job Category: Adjunct Faculty Job Type: Part-Time Workplace Type: On Site Required Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience Criminal Background Check: Yes Opening on: Apr 15 2026 Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa sponsorship About the Department Mason's English Department is home to a diverse and collegial faculty committed to teaching excellence, innovation, community and public service, and student success. The Composition Program is actively engaged in the development of curricular and pedagogical approaches that support Mason's different student populations and hopes to engage new faculty in this work. Its courses are part of a vertical writing curriculum that includes general education writing requirements at the introductory and upper levels taught by the faculty in the Composition Program, Writing Intensive courses in the major, and synthesis and capstone courses across the university. For additional information about the program, please visit . About the Position The George Mason University English Department invites applications for Composition Adjunct Faculty to teach first-year writing and/or advanced composition. This position is a one-semester appointment with the possibility for renewal beginning Fall 2026. Responsibilities Teach first‑year composition, including composition for multilingual students and international pathways students (ENGH 100, 101, and 123), and advanced composition (ENGH 302). Attend professional development workshops held the week of August 10 at the Fairfax campus in Virginia. Compensation is a minimum of $4,000 per course. Adjunct faculty may teach up to three sections per semester based on course availability and instructor preferences. This position requires presence on the Fairfax Campus; it cannot be carried out remotely. Required Qualifications MA in Rhetoric and Composition, English, TESOL, or MFA in Creative Writing in hand. At least one year's experience teaching college‑level general education composition courses within the past three years. Preferred Qualifications PhD in rhetoric and composition (or related area). Experience with second‑language pedagogies or teaching multilingual or international students. Instructions to Applicants * For full consideration, applicants must apply for Adjunct Faculty, English (Composition) at . Complete and submit the online application to include a cover letter; CV, including a list of three professional references with contact information; teaching philosophy; and a syllabus (with calendar) from a recently‑taught college‑level general education composition class. Application Dates Posting Open Date: April 15, 2026 Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Equal Employment Opportunity Statement George Mason University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal employment consideration without regard to any protected characteristic or category. The University follows an Antidiscrimination Statement and a Fair Hiring Practices Guideline. #J-18808-Ljbffr George Mason University