Part-time Faculty of English
Albright College’s Department of English seeks applications for multiple adjunct faculty positions to teach first-year writing. Successful candidates will teach one or two sections of English 101, the first course in our two-semester first-year composition sequence.
All instructors teaching English 101 at Albright teach a shared curriculum. All course materials, including course syllabus and Canvas shell template, as well as a pre-semester overview of the curriculum, will be provided upon hire.
Albright College is a small liberal arts college that offers a challenging curriculum to a very diverse student body. The College is consistently named as a top performer in social mobility and in return on investment.
Required Qualifications:
- MA in English, Rhetoric and Writing Studies, or a closely related field
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in English, Rhetoric and Writing Studies, or a closely related field; or MFA in creative writing
- Experience with in-person and technologically enhanced teaching
- Evidence of positive contributions to team projects and working environments
Candidates should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
For further information, contact the Director of Writing, Dr. Scott DeLoach, sdeloach@albright.edu
Review of applications for this position will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an application by clicking “Apply Now”. Cover letter, a minimum of two professional references and any other supporting application materials can be uploaded in one document along with the curriculum vitae. Optional documents may be submitted and can include: proof of education/certification, licenses, and letters of recommendation.
Founded in 1856, Albright College is the oldest institution of higher learning in Berks County and one of the most economically and culturally diverse colleges in the country. Nationally ranked as a top performer for social mobility, Albright is home to about 1,600 residential undergraduate students from across the nation and around the globe, working together to cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Albright students are encouraged to cross or combine majors to create individualized academic programs, without taking longer to graduate. The college’s flexible curriculum, close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options are all designed to help students exceed their own expectations.
At Albright, we believe our differences make us stronger and empower us to better understand and respect one another in a just and fair manner. With this in mind, the college recruits, houses, educates, employs, supports and generally celebrates people of all statuses, identities and backUgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religious or spiritual identity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and parental status, veteran status, political affiliation and physical and mental ability. Albright College is an EEO employer, committed to inclusivity. In alignment with this commitment, we actively encourage diversity in all dimensions among applicants for this position. Read the college’s Inclusivity and Equity Statement online and learn more our demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable academic community.
About Reading, Pa.
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- Reading, PA Campus, 1621 N 13th St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America