About this role
Job title: Part-time Professional Writing Instructor Spring 2026
About the Role The department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition is seeking part-time Professional Writing Instructors to teach WRT 205 in Spring 2026. All offerings are face-to-face in Syracuse, NY; remote teaching is not available. Compensation is based on the per-credit rate history with the hiring department.
What You'll Do
- Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
- Ordering appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
- Preparation of projects or other student assignments.
- Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
- Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
- Meeting all the designated class periods.
- Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University Regulations.
- Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
- Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
- Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.
- Keeping current with developments and trends in the department’s curriculum and in the field of rhetoric and composition.
What We're Looking For
- MA or MS with graduate coursework in Composition and Rhetoric, English or related field.
- Experience teaching writing at college or high school level.
- Prior experience as a Professional Writing Instructor at SU is preferred; current internal applicants will receive priority consideration.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $1,440 - $1,800 per credit hour.
- Salary type: hourly.
- Exempt, part-time; on-campus, in-person role; remote teaching is not available.