[Hiring] Visiting Faculty: Writing Center @Principia The

Role Description

Teaches 3 semester hours (SH) per academic year in Writing & Composition. Additional duties may include:

• Contributing to the campus in scholarly ways
• Possible assessment of academic programs
• Supporting Principia activities
• Promoting Christian Science-based character education in accord with Principia’s mission

“Principia College’s academic unit strives to create a collaborative and inclusive academic community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and sees each other as infinitely capable and divinely whole. Our rigorous globally-focused curriculum and character-based approach honors diverse perspectives and develops creative problem solvers who use their academic skills to benefit their communities and the world.”

Primary Responsibilities

• Remotely teaches 3 semester hours in Writing and Composition (Teaching the Writing Process)
• Is an active character educator in accordance with Principia’s mission
• Maintains office hours
• Meets with students for academic support
• Prepares for, teaches, and measures student learning for assigned courses within the context of Principia's philosophy of liberal arts education
• Works closely with students to further develop their thinking, writing, research, and communication skills
• Adheres to minimum quality standards in Quality Matters and Canvas checklists outlined on pages 15-21 in the Remote Course Education Handbook

Core Competencies

• Continuous Learning & Expertise: Demonstrates mastery in your area of responsibility and seeks opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Accountability & Results Orientation: Manages time and priorities effectively, meets commitments, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes.
• Problem Solving & Judgment: Approaches challenges thoughtfully, considers multiple perspectives, and makes sound, timely decisions that support institutional goals.
• Proactivity & Ownership: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, and drives projects forward with minimal supervision while taking responsibility for outcomes.
• Excellence & Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, polished, and high-quality work; continuously looks for ways to improve systems, processes, and results.
• Service Orientation: Builds positive, supportive relationships and responds promptly and professionally to the needs of students, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
• Collaboration & Collegiality: Works cooperatively across departments and teams; values input from others and contributes to a positive, respectful environment.
• Communication: Shares information clearly and concisely; listens carefully to others and adjusts communication style for different audiences and situations.
• Inclusion & Belonging: Demonstrates respect for all people; values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging, and mutual respect.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Writing and Composition, Ph.D. in a related field preferred.
• Student of Christian Science preferred.
• Supportive of Principia’s mission, vision, and values as articulated here: Principia Mission
• Willingness to be an academic generalist who is able to teach multiple areas within the discipline.
• Ability to work with a range of students and skill levels.
• Classroom teaching experience or work with college-aged students preferred.
• Demonstrated facility and comfort with navigating and leveraging a learning management system.
• Demonstrated evidence of previously prepared and conducted online courses.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive starting salary range for this position, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity

Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.

In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia—as an institution with a religious mission—gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.