Adjunct Instructor, English

1 week ago

Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom Widener University Full time £45,000 - £55,000 per year

The Department of English and Creative Writing in the College of Arts and Sciences at Widener University invites applications for the position of adjunct professor of English (first-year writing). Applicants must have experience teaching first-year writing and be dedicated to working collaboratively in a department and university that values diversity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential duties:

  • Teaching one-three courses (depending on need) in Fall 2025 (ENGL 101 and/or introduction to literature courses, depending on need)
  • Creating syllabi and assignments designed to hone writing, research, and critical thinking skills
  • Emphasizing writing as a process through peer review, actionable feedback on drafts, student-instructor conferences, etc.
  • Evaluating student work based on course goals
  • Holding 4 office hours per week

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

  • MA or above in English, Rhetoric/Composition, Creative Writing, or a related field.
  • Experience teaching first-year writing courses at the college level (composition, literature surveys)

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at

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