Part-time Faculty, First-Year Composition and Reading

Northern Kentucky University ( NKU) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence.

The Writing Instruction Program (housed in the Department of English) is seeking part-time adjunct
faculty for the 2024-2025 school year. 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.

of graduate coursework in English)

with first-year students.

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.