Job detail
Adjunct Writing Instructor
Lakeland University
Location
Plymouth, Wisconsin
Quick overview
Teach Composition I
- Academic
- Writing and/or
- Composition II: Research Writing to students at the main campus. Maintain professional standards of service and collaborate with peers to meet university goals.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in English, writing, or a related field. Experience teaching first-generation and academically underprepared students is preferred.
postgraduate degreeClassroom ManagementCurriculum DeliveryStudent MentorshipAcademic WritingResearch WritingComposition Instruction
Job description
- Lakeland University, a liberal arts institution, seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach Composition I: Academic Writing and/or Composition II: Research Writing at our main campus for the Fall, 2026 term.
- The class is scheduled to meet three days a week on our main campus in Plymouth, Wisconsin.
- A competitive stipend is offered.
- Candidates should possess a Master's degree in English, writing, or associated field.
- Preferred qualities include effective experience in teaching academic writing to first-generation and academically underprepared students and a positive, encouraging mindset.
- For consideration, please apply now with a letter of interest, current resume, contact information for three references and copies of transcripts for highest applicable degree earned.
- Review of applications will begin immediately.
- GENERAL EXPECTATIONS All Lakeland staff members are expected to: Demonstrate in their words and actions an appreciation for the history of Lakeland University and a commitment to its stated mission.
- Represent unequivocally in their behavior the stated values of the University.
- Be good stewards of the University's resources, including its personnel and the goodwill of its friends, its alumni, and local community.
- Work collaboratively (as opposed to competitively) with their peers to meet objectives and achieve our goals.
- Keep their supervisor appropriately informed.
- Be forthright and honest in their communication with all members of the university community.
- Treat all members in a manner of teamwork and respect.
- Acts in a manner that sets the standard for service in higher education and the core principles of Lakelanders Excelling at Professionalism (LEAP) show respect, communicate and be positive.
- Advise their supervisor with respect to all matters that require their attention, including their own performance.
- OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
- Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Lakeland University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
- If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.
- Lakeland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.
