Adjuncts, First-Year Writing (Composition/Rhetoric) Job at Rhode Island College

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. The position is ideal for adjunct faculty committed to teaching and working with our multicultural student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as needed at the undergraduate level.
• Provide an official transcript of the highest degree earned upon hire.
• Participate in a background screening upon selection.
• Adhere to Union eligibility requirements when applicable.

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.
• Significant coursework in Composition, Rhetoric, or Writing Studies at the Master’s level.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Experience teaching multilingual writers.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to design and deliver engaging undergraduate writing courses
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the classroom

Environmental Conditions

Teaching/instruction is performed in a traditional classroom setting.

Benefits

Position is exempt from fringe benefits. Payment is made once a month; applicable taxes are withheld.

Posting Information

• FLSA Exempt
• Rate per Credit Hour: $1,496
• Department: First Year Writing Program
  Faculty of Arts and Science
• Posting Number: A00034
• Anticipated Start Date: Academic 2025-2026
• Posting Date: 07/16/2025

Supplemental Questions

Required documents are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Cover Letter *
• Curriculum Vitae *
• Optional Documents: Teaching evaluations, writing samples, letters of recommendation (required only if requested by the department chair)

Contact

Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456‑8216
www.ric.edu

Special Instructions

• Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. 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.
• There are no fringe benefits with this position.
• Applications for these positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed if openings become available.