Northern Kentucky University

Part-time Faculty, First-Year Composition and Reading

Closes: Sep 30, 2026

Salary: $2,700 – $3,000

Position Title:

Position Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

About the Role:

The Writing Instruction Program (housed in the Department of English) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty. Faculty members might teach first-year writing or reading courses, including co-requisite courses with reading or writing support, and reading. These positions report to the Director of the Writing instruction Program.

Teach between three and nine hours (1-3 classes) of college writing and/or reading per semester.

Provide support to students through office hours.

Align assignments and curriculum with programmatic and university student learning outcomes.

Master’s Degree in English or a closely related field (with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework in English)
Strong background in and evidence of teaching composition and reading and working with first-year students.
Experience teaching co-requisite writing courses and/or experience teaching non-native speakers is desired, as is a commitment to intercultural competence and inclusive excellence.

The pay for a three-credit varies slightly based on years of experience and education but is projected to be between $2700 and $3000 per three-credit course. In addition, the position is designed for candidates planning to seek permanent positions elsewhere. The department will provide mentoring and performance reviews as well as support for continuing job searches.

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae
References
Scholarly Work
Evidence of teaching style and effectiveness
Teaching Philosophy

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Northern Kentucky University

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NKU is a leader in Greater Cincinnati, Kentucky and the nation as a student-ready university, meeting students where they are in their educational journeys — no matter where they are. Northern Kentucky University is a public university in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It is primarily an undergraduate institution with over 14,000 students; over 12,000 are undergraduate students and nearly 2,000 are graduate students.

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