Part-time Professional Writing Instructor Spring 2026 Job at Syracuse University

Job Title

Part-time Professional Writing Instructor Spring 2026

Location

Campus

Pay Range

$1,440 - $1,800 per credit hour

FLSA Status

Exempt

Hours

As determined by department/chair. Office hours are required.

Job Type

Part-time

Rank

PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code

UA

Job Description

The department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition is searching for new part-time Professional Writing Instructors to teach sections WRT 205 Spring 2026. Multiple sections may be available; teaching load for new instructors may be anywhere from 1 to 4 sections per semester dependent on need and availability. All offerings are contingent on budgetary approval and sufficient enrollment. All offerings are face-to-face in Syracuse, NY; remote teaching is not available. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined based on their per-credit rate history with the hiring department.

Qualifications

• MA or MS with graduate coursework in Composition and Rhetoric, English or related field.
• Experience teaching writing at college or high school level required.
• Prior experience as a Professional Writing Instructor at SU is preferred; current internal applicants will receive priority consideration.

Job Specific Qualifications

Not Applicable

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparation of projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all the designated class periods.
• Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University Regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.
• Keeping current with developments and trends in the department’s curriculum and in the field of rhetoric and composition.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

For consideration please submit application, cover letter, CV/resume, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for 2-3 professional references.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal‑opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services and activities.