Adjunct Faculty-Doctoral Writing & Research

Franklin University, located in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach doctoral level Writing & Research courses.  These 8 and 10-week courses will be taught online beginning on August 19th and October 14th. 

Introduction to Doctoral Studies Writing & Research will establish the doctoral program structure and associated expectations, requirements, and support resources, as well as prepare students to be active participants in advanced professional and academic discourse by examining and practicing the writing conventions associated with their chosen field of study. As part of an intentional learning community, students will become familiar with the varied conventions of disciplinary writing and analyze the ongoing scholarly conversations pertinent to their academic interest by identifying common scholarly writing conventions, composing knowledge base articles, and responding to both their peers’ works in progress and published scholarly writing.

Doctoral Writing & Research will build on the foundational work of Introduction to Doctoral Studies, Writing & Research to ensure that students continue to compose in academic and professional genres in order to compose and communicate scholarly arguments and perspectives in their chosen field of study. In addition to applying scholarly writing conventions associated both with doctoral scholarship and with their chosen field of study, students will continue to cultivate a learning community and develop field-specific research in order to compose knowledge-base articles, annotated bibliographies, literature reviews and analytical research papers.

Requirements for these positions include a Ph.D. in English or related field.  If the degree is in a related area, the candidate should have at least 18 graduate credit hours in English. A minimum of one year of previous teaching experience is required, with online teaching experience considered a plus.  Excellent teaching evaluations are also required for these positions.

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Founded in 1902, Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit, Franklin has earned its long-standing reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied, in-demand undergraduate, master’s and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. From entrepreneurs to CEOs, more than 50,000 Franklin alumni can be found around the world contributing to the communities in which they live and work.

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