Seton Hall University

Adjunct Professor - Writing

Location
South Orange, NJ
Pay
$1,200 – $1,300 per credit
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 28, 2026

About this position

Adjunct Professor - Writing Job No: 496643 Full Time/Part Time: Part-time Location: South Orange Categories: Faculty Seton Hall University seeks adjunct instructors to teach sections of our first-year writing classes. These are composition courses with an emphasis on rhetorical analysis. They fall into two categories: English 1201 is a composition course with a rhetorical focus, stressing textual and visual analysis, while English 1202 is an academic writing course focused on literature. Candidates must have experience teaching composition in a college or university setting and, at minimum, an MA in a related field. CV and letter of interest are required to apply; a statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations from a composition class, and up to three letters of reference are recommended. Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 4,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally diverse community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an Equal Opportunity employer. It honors diversity and respects the religious commitments of all its employees. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, and they support its mission as a Catholic institution of higher education. Duties and Responsibilities: Teach 1-2 classes a semester. Classes meet 2-3 times a week. Instructors also hold office hours and grade/review assignments, as well as attend orientation and meetings with first-year writing director. Required Qualifications: M.A. in related field and experience teaching composition in a college or university setting. Desired Qualifications: Ph. D. in related field. Salary Range: Minimum pay is

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This listing
$1,200 – $1,300 per credit
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$2,600/ course, n=78
New Jersey median
$1,208/ course, n=70

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