Adjunct Faculty, English (Composition)

Department: Col of Humanities and Soc Science

Classification: Adjunct Faculty (matrix)

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

Job Type: Part-Time

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: On Site Required

Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for visa

sponsorship

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and

experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

About the Department:

Mason’s English Department is home to a diverse and collegial

faculty committed to teaching excellence, innovation, community and

public service, and student success. The Composition Program is

actively engaged in the development of curricular and pedagogical

approaches that support Mason’s different student populations and

hopes to engage new faculty in this work. Its courses are part of a

vertical writing curriculum that includes general education writing

requirements at the introductory and upper levels taught by the

faculty in the Composition Program, Writing Intensive courses in

the major, and synthesis and capstone courses across the

university. For additional information about the program, please

visit https://composition.gmu.edu

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About the Position:

The George Mason University English Department invites applications

for Composition Adjunct Faculty to teach first-year writing and/or

advanced composition. This position is a one-semester appointment

with the possibility for renewal beginning Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• The department particularly needs faculty who can teach

first-year composition, including composition for multilingual

students and international pathways students (ENGH 100, 101, and

123), and advanced composition (ENGH 302);

• Note that candidates must be able to attend professional

development workshops held the week of August 10 at the Fairfax

campus in Virginia;

• Minimum pay per course is $4000. Adjunct faculty can teach up

to three sections per semester based on course availability and

instructor preferences; and

• This position requires presence on the Fairfax Campus; it

cannot be carried out remotely.

Required Qualifications:

• MA in Rhetoric and Composition, English, TESOL, or MFA in

Creative Writing in hand; and

• At least one years’ experience teaching college-level general

education composition courses within the past three years.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in rhetoric and composition (or related area); and
• Experience with second language pedagogies or teaching

multilingual or international students.

Instructions to Applicants:

· For full consideration, applicants must apply for Adjunct

Faculty, English (Composition) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and

submit the online application to include a cover letter; CV,

including a list of three professional references with contact

information; teaching philosophy; and a syllabus (with calendar)

from a recently-taught college-level general education composition

class.

Posting Open Date: April 15, 2026

For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 15, 2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in

Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135

countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in

Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning

locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason’s diversity is a

campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is

meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at

our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at

jobs.gmu.edu/!

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employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its

community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or

veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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