Adjunct - Technical Writing
Kirkwood Community College
JOB GOAL:
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To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Kirkwood Community College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Instructor of Technical Writing to teach in-person on the Cedar Rapids Main Campus during the Fall 2025 semester. Technical Writing (ENG-108) provides students with concepts, principles, and practical experience in writing and analyzing documents relevant to business, science (including health occupations), and industry. This is a Liberal Arts transfer course that fulfills the Composition II requirement. In order to be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications.
This is a full 16-week semester appointment, running from August 25 to December 12, 2025.
The instructor will teach the following in-person course sections:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:05 AM – 10:00 AM
- Tuesday: 2:20 PM – 3:15 PM, Thursday: 12:20 PM – 1:15 PM
There is a strong possibility for the instructor to teach additional courses in subsequent semesters.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
- Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Constant (67-100%)
- Teach and assess learning in Technical Writing using established outcomes and instructional materials.
- Deliver instruction in person and engage students in practical writing tasks for professional and technical fields.
- Maintain course syllabi, evaluate student progress, and provide timely feedback.
- Refer students to appropriate support services when necessary.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
- Represent the college professionally and positively.
- Support a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment for students of all backgrounds.
- Organize and adapt instruction to a diverse student population.
- Meet institutional expectations regarding grading, attendance, communication, and assessment.
- Maintain active and timely communication with students, staff, and administration.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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- A conferred Master’s degree by date of appointment from an accredited institution with:
- At least 12 graduate hours in a combination of English, Communication, Creative Writing, Journalism, Literature, Speech, Technical Writing, or English Education coursework.
- At least 6 of the 12 graduate hours must be in English or Communication.
- Coursework, experience teaching technical writing, or professional experience as a technical writer is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
- College-level teaching experience in Technical Writing or related courses.
- Familiarity with community college teaching environments.
- Experience working with English Language Learners.
- Graduate coursework in composition pedagogy or writing instruction.
EEO/AA STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone:(312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. - A conferred Master’s degree by date of appointment from an accredited institution with:
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Job ID: 99684
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