Part-Time Instructor of First-Year Writing

Title :

Part-Time Instructor of First-Year Writing

Department :

Humanities & Social Sciences

Reports To : The Department Chair

Position Type : Faculty

Position Summary :

The First-Year Writing Program (FYWP) at the New

Jersey Institute of Technology is currently recruiting part-time instructors to

teach one or both of its foundational writing courses beginning in the Fall 2025

semester. The first course in the sequence, ENGL 101 Introduction to Academic

Writing, is designed to transition students from high school to college reading

and writing with a focus on the writing process, genre study, and information

literacy. The second course in the two-term sequence, ENGL 102 Introduction to

Research Writing, builds on the reading, writing, and rhetorical skills

practiced during the first semester, offering a road to success in college

writing. This subsequent course constructs a multidisciplinary approach to

information literacy, research work, and

writing. Typically, instructors hired for the fall semester will primarily

teach sections of ENGL 101 and, for the spring, ENGL 102.

The FYWP is a

constituent part of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, which is

an interdisciplinary community of researchers and educators that encourages

current pedagogy consistent with the aims of a technologically intensive

university. Questions can be directed to Kim Chen, Director, at kchen@njit.edu. The review of

applications will begin on April 15 and continue until the positions are

filled.

Essential Functions :

• Submitting syllabi at the start of the semester.
• Delivering lectures and / or facilitating activities designed to engage students

at all class meetings.

manner, and providing ongoing feedback and final grading of students' written

work.

critical thinking is required, and all teaching assignments entail face-to-face

instruction.

Additional Functions :

for student conferences.

Prerequisite Qualifications :

graduate degree in a related field and are expected to follow course

requirements and adhere to academic integrity policies.

experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to

the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and

experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit : AFT-UCAN

Salary Information :

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $2591 per contact hour. (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Part-Time

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