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Virginia Department of Human Resource Management lists this Adjunct Faculty, English (Composition) opportunity in fairfax, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Adjunct Faculty, English (Composition)
The George Mason University English Department invites applications for Composition Adjunct Faculty to teach first-year writing and/or advanced composition. This position is a one-semester appointment with the possibility for renewal beginning Fall 2026.
Responsibilities:
The department particularly needs faculty who can teach first-year composition, including composition for multilingual students and international pathways students (ENGH 100, 101, and 123), and advanced composition (ENGH 302);
Note that candidates must be able to attend professional development workshops held the week of August 10 at the Fairfax campus in Virginia;
Minimum pay per course is $4000. Adjunct faculty can teach up to three sections per semester based on course availability and instructor preferences; and
This position requires presence on the Fairfax Campus; it cannot be carried out remotely.
Required Qualifications:
MA in Rhetoric and Composition, English, TESOL, or MFA in Creative Writing in hand; and
At least one years' experience teaching college-level general education composition courses within the past three years.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in rhetoric and composition (or related area); and
Experience with second language pedagogies or teaching multilingual or international students.
Instructions to Applicants:
· For full consideration, applicants must apply for Adjunct Faculty, English (Composition) at Complete and submit the online application to include a cover letter; CV, including a list of three professional references with contact information; teaching philosophy; and a syllabus (with calendar) from a recently-taught college-level general education composition class.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Worksite address
fairfax, VA, 22032, US
Who can apply
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