Assistant/Associate Adjunct Faculty in English (ENGL 108) Argument & Research

Location: Moraga, CA

Open Date: Jan 23, 2023

Deadline: Jan 26, 2023 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:
The Composition Program seeks an adjunct faculty member (per course) to teach English 108 Advanced Argument and research on campus in Spring 2023.

English 108 Advanced Argument and Research

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:45am-12:50pm

This course will be taught in-person on campus in Moraga, California.

In addition to teaching, instructors in the Composition Program are expected to hold regular office hours in order to provide students with support outside of the classroom. Instructors are also expected to participate in faculty development including workshops, class observations, and syllabus collaboration. Course design must follow the program's common syllabus, meeting the requirements described.

Course Description:

Designed for transfer students, English 108 develops research skills needed to structure complex arguments. In addition, students practice evaluating sources, exploring research questions through primary and secondary research, and supporting claims with appropriate evidence. Through a scaffolded process, students write and revise two or more essays, at least one of which is a substantial research essay that presents an extended argument. This course prepares students for the Writing in the Disciplines courses that they will encounter in their major.

Background:

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

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MA in Rhetoric and Composition or MA in Literature.

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At least two years of experience teaching first-year writing as the instructor of record at Saint Mary’s College of California or equivalent courses at an accredited institution. Experience must be within the last five years.

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Successful completion of graduate coursework in Composition pedagogy.

Preferred:

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PhD in Rhetoric and Composition, PhD in English, or EdD in a similarly-defined field.

For all applicants, please send a letter of application that explains your teaching experience and philosophy, a CV, recent course evaluations, and relevant syllabi. Your CV should include reference to completed graduate coursework in Composition pedagogy.

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