Adjunct Faculty - Literature, College Writing, and/or Communications
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to teaching flexibility, but limited job security and potential income variability.
- Teaching at a recognized military college
- Flexible teaching options for student engagement
- Variation in income with student enrollment
Pros
- Opportunity to teach at a respected military institution
- Flexible teaching formats (face-to-face and hy-flex)
- Engagement with dedicated student audiences
Cons
- Potential lack of job security
- Income may fluctuate based on student enrollment
- Limited opportunities for advancement within adjunct roles
Who it's for
Early to Mid-Career • Part-Time, Potentially Hybrid
Good fit
- Experienced educators in English and Communication
- Those seeking flexible teaching formats
- Individuals interested in influencing student success
Not recommended for
- Candidates seeking full-time positions
- Those needing income stability
- Individuals without teaching credentials
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The Citadel’s Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications is establishing a pool of applicants to fill part-time temporary teaching positions when open in Literature, College Writing, and/or Communications. Duties include teaching undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas: Business Writing, Technical Writing, English Literature and Composition, Communications. Undergraduate courses are offered during the day in face-to-face or hy-flex formats throughout the academic year. All adjunct positions are part-time, temporary, and per session appointments based on department demand.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Master's or Doctorate degree in English or Communications, or a Master of Arts degree in the Teaching of English.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous teaching experience.
Please contact Professor Scott C. Lucas by email at: scott.lucas@citadel.edu with any questions or requests for further information.
About The Citadel College:
The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more.
There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.
