"Adjunct Faculty-Department of English & Philosophy"

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each, of our students. Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 130-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 10 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2025, after earning the No. 7 spot the prior three years. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2025 U.S. News rankings: No. 5 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 2 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well school's graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu

Job Description:

The Department of English & Philosophy at MCLA invites applications for Adjunct Instructors for the 2026-2027 academic year. Candidates with a commitment to working with a diverse student population are particularly encouraged to apply. For Fall of 2026, we are looking for adjunct instructor(s) to teach sections of the following course: ENGL 150: College Writing. Depending on departmental need, the successful candidate may be asked to teach either the 3-credit ENGL 150 course, or College Writing Enhanced, our co-requisite 4-credit College Writing course for students who need extra in-person support to succeed.

College Writing emphasizes college-level writing, reading, research and revision practices necessary for academic and civic engagement. Though individual course content can vary depending on faculty interests, by the end of their College Writing course, students will compose at least four major writing projects across a range of genres and audiences. Given that good writing develops from a recursive process involving collaboration, revision and reflection, students will be asked to complete multiple drafts of each assignment with the help of genre-specific workshops and faculty and peer feedback. Overall, by the end of each course, students will compose 15-20 pages of polished prose using a variety of genres to reach different audiences. For specific course outcomes and other relevant information, please see the first-year writing website.

Examples of Duties

• Deliver instruction appropriate to the topic, course description, intended learning outcomes, level, and student audience.
• Promote and facilitate student success by creating an environment conducive to learning and student involvement.
• Manage the learning environment through effective record-keeping, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic, code of conduct, and attendance policies.

Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications for instructors of College Writing:

• M.A. or MFA in English, Composition and Rhetoric, Creative Writing or a related field, or proof of excellence in teaching writing.
• Previous experience teaching writing.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, temporary position starting on 9/1/2026 through 12/31/2026. Salary for this position is $3,500-$7,000 per course.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should electronically submit an application by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below.