English Department
Guidelines for Applying for an Adjunct Faculty Position
with the First-Year Writing Program
The BSU First-Year Writing Program is charged with writing instruction for nearly every student admitted to the university. In order to meet the needs for sections of first-year writing courses, we rely heavily on adjunct faculty. Over 45 adjunct instructors are currently employed by the program, teaching English 90, 101 and
102.
Applicants for adjunct positions must hold a master's degree in English, and preference will be given to those with experience teaching college composition. Begin the application process by submitting an application form, letter of application and curriculum vitae to
olaw@boisestate.edu. Then please also submit a teaching portfolio to DeAnna Jones, Writing Program Administrative Assistant, at the above address or by e-mail to
deannajones@boisestate.edu. A teaching portfolio must include your curriculum vitae and a one-page teaching philosophy statement. If possible, please also include student evaluations, sample assignments, and your comments on a student essay.
Generally, interviews are held twice each year. We hold interviews ahead of time to ensure that we can create a candidate pool from which to draw as needs arise. This helps us plan ahead and minimizes last-minute hiring decisions. If you are qualified to be considered for a position, we will schedule an interview with either the Associate Director or the Director of First-Year Writing. At this meeting, we're interested in talking about your teaching philosophy, your past experiences teaching writing, and your ideas about how you might approach an English composition course. We'll explain the goals of our program and answer any questions you might have. Before the meeting, please visit the Writing Program Web site at
http://english.boisestate.edu/writing for information on our program and on each course.
Our need for new instructors depends on possible growth in enrollment and the departure of current faculty. Part-time faculty are hired on a semester contract and may teach up to three classes per semester. Instructors new to our program are usually scheduled for a maximum of two classes.
Adjunct faculty are the heart of the First-Year Writing Program, and we value their dedication and commitment to teaching writing. We have a vibrant community of writing teachers at Boise State with a strong sense of collegiality. We appreciate your interest in teaching first-year writing at Boise State University.
For more information, contact:
Heidi Estrem, Director, First-Year Writing Program
heidiestrem@boisestate.edu
Thomas Peele, Associate Director
tpeele@boisestate.edu
Last reviewed on 26 March 2008
|
