Adjunct Writing

The University of Olivet, a liberal arts institution with an historical commitment to inclusion, diversity, and social justice, seeks in-person Adjunct Instructors for courses in the area of writing/composition.

Instructors each courses in the University of Olivet Writing Program, primarily in the first-year composition series. This posting represents positions available for in-person, daytime instruction on The University of Olivet campus. Adjunct instructor positions are part-time. Teaching assignments will vary from semester to semester.

Students from underrepresented minorities constitute 26% of the current student body, with almost 20% of the student body identifying as African American. Approximately half of the student body is Pell grant eligible.

Primary responsibilities: Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments and papers. Prepare and deliver instructional materials (i.e. syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts) in-person and via the Online Learning Management System. Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. Compile, administer, and grade assessments. Participate in required reporting processes (i.e. grades, attendance, etc.).

Qualifications: Master’s degree in English, Rhetoric & Composition, or a related field; or, a Master’s degree in an unrelated field with at least 18 graduate credits in English.

We seek candidates who are open to innovation and collaboration, who embrace Olivet’s relationship-based approach to pedagogy, and who embody our commitment to inclusivity.

Starting Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue as needed. Application Process: Go to our online application site. Career Center | Recruitment

Once in the Career Center, click on the job title to view the posting and click “Apply” to set up a profile and upload the following materials:

1. Letter of application;

2. Current resume or curriculum vitae with contact information for three references;

3. One-page statement of your interest in and experience with working with a diverse population of students in a multi-ethnic environment;

4. Transcript from the highest degree-granting institution related to the position (official or unofficial) and/or documentation of graduate coursework in the area of instruction;

5. Sample syllabus for a college writing class; and

6. Student evaluations (optional).

Offer of hire is contingent upon receipt of official transcripts, completion of a background check, and verification of information submitted.