Seattle Pacific University·Seattle, Washington
Instruct first-year writing courses (WRI 1000 and WRI 1100) to engage students in a transformative academic experience. Collaborate with other faculty members within the Writing Program to support student writing from first year through graduation.
About the Writing Program: The Writing Program at Seattle Pacific University supports writing instruction from a student's first year until graduation. In addition to coordinating the two-course sequence all incoming first-year students take at SPU (the first housed in the English department and the second taught by faculty across campus), the Writing Program offers a seminar on the teaching of writing, hosts writing/pedagogy workshops, facilitates faculty writing groups, and oversees the year-end Rauer and Hedges Writing Awards and their companion "How I Learned to Write" lecture series. More information can be found at spu.edu/writing. We often have staffing needs in WRI 1000 and WRI 1100, our two-course required first-year writing sequence. Teaching in these courses would provide an opportunity to work closely with other SPU WRI faculty in our continued efforts to engage students in a transformative first-year experience.
Doctoral degree in composition and rhetoric, or in literature, or Terminal degree in related field, or Terminal degree in another field with heavy emphasis on writing A personal commitment to Christian faith, enthusiasm about supporting SPU's mission, alignment with the University's Statement of Faith, and willingness to accept the lifestyle standards of the Christian community. A comfortability discussing the intersection of faith and writing with students
To apply: Please submit the online application through the Workday Careers site and upload a resume/CV and cover letter. The salary for adjunct faculty is $782/credit in the College of Arts and Sciences. Inquireis may be directed to Dr. Traynor Hansen, Director of Campus Writing, thansen3@spu.edu.
Market context
Adjunct writing instructor roles in Washington often reflect ongoing demand for composition support in colleges and universities, especially where student writing instruction is taught across multiple sections. Competition can be strong because this pool requires a doctoral or terminal degree in a writing-related field and a clear commitment to the Christian faith and the University’s Statement of Faith. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application materials to show both writing expertise and mission alignment.