Adjunct Faculty - Writing

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Education

Job Description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) seeks part-time adjunct faculty for Professional Writing and Rhetoric to teach 'Writing About Science and Technology' in Winter 2026. Future teaching opportunities may include college writing, medical/biomedical writing, technical/professional communications, rhetoric and visual design, and English for international students. Faculty teach introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses. Successful candidates should be outstanding scholars with teaching excellence, versatility, and the ability to integrate creative and critical pedagogical approaches. Experience with international students is essential. A PhD in Professional/Technical Communication, Writing and Rhetoric, or a related field is required. Applications are for an applicant pool, with specific assignments varying.
Good To Have:
  • Experience teaching college writing.
  • Experience teaching medical and biomedical writing.
  • Experience teaching technical and professional communications.
  • Experience teaching rhetoric and visual design.
  • Experience teaching integrated skills in English for international students.
Must Have:
  • PhD in Professional/Technical Communication, Writing and Rhetoric, or related field.
  • Teaching excellence and versatility.
  • Experience with international students.
  • Ability to integrate creative pedagogical approaches.

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JOB TITLE

Adjunct Faculty - Writing

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Humanities & Arts - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Part-time adjunct faculty in Professional Writing and Rhetoric to teach a course titled Writing About Science and Technology in Winter 2026 from January 15 to March 7, 2026. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Humanities and Arts Department at Worcester Polytechnic Institute has an immediate need for adjunct WR faculty who could teach a course on Writing about Science and Technology in Winter 2026 from January 15 to March 7, 2026.  

Beyond this immediate course need, possible future courses for adjunct teaching may include college writing; medical and biomedical writing; technical and professional communications; rhetoric and visual design; and integrated skills in English for international students. WR faculty teach introductory courses, intermediate seminars, and advanced topic practicums and seminars. 

 

We are looking for outstanding scholars, but successful candidates must also demonstrate teaching excellence and versatility as well as an ability to jump into an existing curriculum with creative and critical pedagogical approaches.  Experience working with international students and students whose language is not English is essential. A successful candidate should hold a PhD in in Professional/Technical Communication, Writing and Rhetoric, or related field. 

 

Submitting an application through this part-time posting will place you in an applicant pool to fill writing and rhetoric adjunct faculty positions on an as needed basis. Specific topics and start dates will vary over the academic year.  

Qualified applicants from this applicant pool will be contacted as opportunities arise. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply.   

Applicants should submit the following:

--cover letter that addresses relevant expertise and experience

--current c.v. that includes the names and contact information for three references

--evidence of teaching experience (syllabi, teaching portfolio, etc.)

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making.  It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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