University of Pittsburgh·Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Instruct one or two in-person courses per semester in Intro to College Composition, Comp 1, and/or Comp 2. Engage with and support college students from diverse backgrounds.
Part-Time, Adjunct Instructors of Composition, beginning Fall 2026 The Division of Communications and the Arts is currently seeking applicants for Part-Time, Adjunct Instructors of English Composition for Fall 2026 at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Campus.
M.A. in English Composition or a closely related field is preferred. Experience teaching Composition at the university or collegiate level is strongly preferred.
Applicants must be able to teach one or two in-person classes per semester in Intro to College Composition, Comp 1, and/or Comp 2. Candidates who are experienced working with college students from diverse backgrounds and have applied experience in the field of expertise are encouraged to apply. Apply online at: https://www.join.pitt.edu/. Please submit a letter of application; C.V.; statement of teaching philosophy; and contact information for five professional references, including their name, title, email address, phone number, and their relation to the candidate. (Please Note: All documents must be submitted as PDF files & labeled accurately in Talent Center.) Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. www.upb.pitt.edu/faculty-search-information *Please Note: This Job Classification Does Not Support Sponsorship or Relocation.
Market context
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