Adjunct Faculty, English (Composition)

Adjunct Faculty, English (Composition)

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:

• The department particularly needs faculty who can teach first-year composition, including composition for multilingual students and international pathways students (ENGH 100, 101, and 123), and advanced composition (ENGH 302);
• Note that candidates must be able to attend professional development workshops held the week of August 10 at the Fairfax campus in Virginia;
• Minimum pay per course is $4000. Adjunct faculty can teach up to three sections per semester based on course availability and instructor preferences; and
• 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; and
• At least one years' experience teaching college-level general education composition courses within the past three years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in rhetoric and composition (or related area); and
• 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.

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