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Part Time Faculty - Composition

The Department of Literature, Culture, and Society at Point Park University seeks part-time instructors to teach primarily composition classes, but opportunity exists to teach future introductory literature courses and poetry workshops. Required: Master's degree in English or a closely related field; demonstrated excellence in teaching composition at the college level; doctorate or ABD preferred.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
At minimum, a Master's degree in one of the following areas (or in a related field with substantial coursework in one of the following areas):

English
Literature
Creative Writing
Composition
Rhetoric
Professional/Technical Writing

A doctorate in one of the above fields (or progress towards a doctoral degree) is preferred.

Required Professional Expertise

  • Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods that enhance student success, with particular regard to process-oriented writing​, rhetorically situated writing, and information literacy.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach the courses and perform the duties effectively as described above.
  • Demonstrated ability to use classroom technologies and online course management systems as needed (smart podiums, digital projectors, email, Schoology, etc.).
  • Ability to communicate well with students of diverse academic, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds, including students with disabilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others.

Desired Qualifications/Performance Expectations

  • Recent successful teaching of composition or literature at the college level
  • Demonstrated inclusive teaching techniques and methodologies
  • Expertise and skill working with students in both classroom and tutoring environments
  • Experience teaching diverse student populations 
  • Ability to participate in assessment of student learning

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Develop and prepare assignments and learning tasks aligned to an approved syllabus and to the stated course goals and objectives
  • Participate in professional development activities and workshops
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and student-centered classroom environment
  • Set aside time for one-on-one meetings/conferences with students to respond to questions, provide feedback, etc. 
  • Work with the Program Director to ensure instructional quality and program quality.
  • Follow guidelines and policies set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and the department's practices.

Application Procedure

Applicants are requested to respond by August 9, 2024.

Please send a CV; a letter of application detailing your area(s) of teaching interest, experience, qualifications, and availability for the Fall 2024 & Spring 2025 semesters; a one-page statement of teaching philosophy; and a list of three professional references with contact information to laresumes@pointpark.edu. Successful applicants are required to submit official transcripts and to complete an employment application.

When responding via email please reference - COMPOSITION  - in the subject line.

Please submit documents in Rich Text (.txt) Word document (.doc) or Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf).

All emails submitted will receive an automatic confirmation email.  Due to some junk mail filters, the confirmation email may not reach you.  To ensure receipt of the confirmation email, utilize the return receipt option built into your email program when sending your information. 

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.  Due to the high volume of resumes received, Point Park University will not be able to respond to inquiries regarding the status of your resume. If we determine that your skills and experience match the position requirements, we will contact you to discuss the opportunity further. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to revisit our website at www.pointpark.edu for the status of the position and future opportunities. 

Point Park University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the University: Point Park University is an independent, coed institution located in downtown Pittsburgh with an enrollment of approximately 4,000 full- and part-time students in more than 50 majors and concentrations. To learn more about Point Park University, visit http://www.pointpark.edu.