Adjunct Faculty – Professional Writing Support Specialist for Writing Lab (SAS 011)

Job title: Adjunct Faculty – Professional Writing Support Specialist for Writing Lab (SAS 011)

About the Role The University of New England invites applications for Adjunct Faculty – Professional Writing Support Specialists to teach SAS 011: Writing Lab, the University’s co-requisite writing support course for students enrolled in WRT 110: First-Year Writing. This is a part-time, on-campus role for the Fall semester (August 29 through December 18) to provide individualized writing instruction in 50-minute sessions and collaborate with FYC instructors to reinforce course objectives.

What You'll Do

• Design and conduct approximately 15 one-on-one or two-on-one writing support sessions for each assigned student, with each student attending one 50-minute session per week.
• Provide feedback and guidance to encourage, motivate, and build students’ confidence and skills in reading and writing; develop students’ reading and writing strategies.
• Review course materials from First-Year Composition (FYC) and provide oral feedback on drafts, pre-writing activities, annotations, and other assignments completed for FYC.
• Coach students on giving and receiving constructive feedback; assist with course logistics and organization; develop tutoring materials (handouts, study guides, instructional aids).
• Monitor and assess students’ progress throughout the semester.
• Coordinate and collaborate with FYC instructors: maintain regular communication, review course texts/prompts, and monitor progress toward FYC learning objectives.
• Perform administrative duties: scheduling writing support appointments, communicating with students and the Writing Lab Coordinator, and maintaining attendance and progress records.
• Participate in occasional professional development sessions; implement the Writing Lab curriculum in line with UNE’s First-Year Writing community values.
• Provide equivalent instructional support if the number of assigned students falls below the contracted workload, scheduling an equivalent number of 50-minute sessions each week for the contract duration.

What We're Looking For

• Master’s degree and at least two years of experience teaching or tutoring writing in a secondary or post-secondary setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of academic reading and writing practices, conventions, and genres.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and address students’ developmental reading and writing needs.
• Excellent teaching and motivational skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals and small groups while adapting instruction to diverse learning styles.
• Sensitivity to the needs of underprepared, struggling, and adult learners.
• Knowledge of effective learning strategies and tutoring methodologies.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Commitment to a collaborative approach when working with students, faculty, and staff to provide integrated learning support services.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, prioritize responsibilities, organize workflow, and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment in resolving or referring complex or non-routine situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based instructional technologies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified in the posting.

Additional Details

• Teaching workload includes approximately 6–12 instructional hours per week plus 3–5 hours per week for preparation and related duties; instructors may schedule responsibilities across 2–3 days per week.