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At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across eight schools of study including Rhode Island's only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I. With small classrooms and a focus on undergraduate and graduate research and community engagement, a Roger Williams education blends the strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today's employers demand.
Roger Williams University seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. We value diversity, equity and inclusion and respect for all races, genders, identities, and abilities. RWU is committed to creating a thriving community that encourages lifelong learning, professional development, and academic innovation. To learn more about Roger Williams University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please visit .
Job Description :
The Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition seeks qualified applicants for semester-length appointments as part-time faculty in its award-winning Writing Program. All courses are held in person on our Bristol campus. Possible courses include :
WTNG 100 : Introduction to Academic Writing
WTNG 102 : How Writing Works
WTNG 225 : Writing in Professional and Public Contexts
Successful applicants willadvance writing program outcomes, contribute to assessment, and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching.
Compensation is on a per-course basis. Adjunct faculty may teach a maximum of three sections per semester.
Requirements :
Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in Rhetoric and Composition, English,orrelated field by the time of appointment.Recent college-level teaching experience is highly preferred.
At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted 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.
Additional Information :
Roger Williams University is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here .
RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here : Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures . All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR : Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number : (401) 254-3123 / Email Address : jstanley@rwu.edu
Salaries for new hires at Roger Williams University usually fall between the minimum and midpoint salary ranges.
Application Instructions :
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references. In your cover letter / letter of interest, in addition to listing how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position, please include information about how you would be able to contribute to RWU's diversity, inclusivity, and equity goals.
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