LASELL UNIVERSITY·Newton, Massachusetts
The adjunct instructor will provide classroom instruction for college writing courses while utilizing the university's connected learning philosophy. Responsibilities include aligning assignments with departmental outcomes, maintaining office hours, and managing student progress through the Canvas learning management system.
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Candidates should upload a cover letter, a CV/resume, and the contact information for three references. Please include the sections you are interested in within your cover letter. Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in composition, rhetoric, or a relevant field. Previous experience teaching college-level writing is required for this position.
Market context
Adjunct writing roles in Massachusetts often draw steady interest from colleges and universities, especially when courses support first-year composition and general education requirements. Competition is shaped by the need for a master’s degree in composition, rhetoric, or a related field, plus prior college-level teaching experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to show clear classroom experience and writing instruction methods.