Adjunct Faculty, Writing and Communication Program

About this position

Carnegie Mellon University: Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences: English Location: Pittsburgh, PA Description: The Writing & Communication Program in the Department of English at Carnegie Mellon has teaching opportunities for foundational first-year writing courses and invites applications from qualified instructors. As the need arises, we will contact those applicants whose instructional and scholarly experience is a strong match for the open position(s). Positions will be part-time, non-tenure-track, starting in August 2026 and may be renewable based on availability and performance, including proven quality of instruction and dedication to participating in program assessment initiatives and ongoing educational innovations. Qualifications: Previous experience with college writing instruction and evidence of excellence in teaching required. PhD preferred, however candidates with other advanced degrees or ABD status will be considered. Degrees should be in Rhetoric and Composition, Literature, Creative Writing, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field. Candidates with degrees from other disciplines who demonstrate a sustained commitment to writing pedagogy may also be considered. We invite you to apply if you have experience with instruction in one or more of the following areas: First-year writing, Second Language Writing, Argument, Writing in the Disciplines, Professional Writing. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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