Assistant Professor of English

Barry University

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About The Position

The Department of English & Foreign Languages at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida invites applications for a full-time, continuing track position of Assistant Professor of English to contribute to the First-Year Writing Program and Professional Writing Specialization. Housed in the College of Arts & Sciences, the Department of English and Foreign Languages offers bachelor’s degrees in English and Spanish. Our recently revised English major offers students the opportunity to specialize in literature or professional writing. The First-Year Writing Program includes a two-semester sequence of first-year writing as well as a basic writing course and a first-year writing studio that follows the Accelerated Learning Program model. Barry University is a mid-sized private Catholic university and a designated Hispanic Serving Institution where over 85% of students identify as BIPOC. Dedicated to the core commitments of knowledge and truth, inclusive community, social justice, and collaborative service, Barry U seeks to provide students with a transformative educational experience in the liberal arts tradition. We seek an energetic colleague interested in teaching in a multicultural community dedicated to collaborative social engagement. This full-time Assistant Professor of English will contribute to a vibrant and robust First-Year Writing Program through teaching and programmatic and curricular development. Teaching opportunities in the Professional Writing specialization include courses in Writing for the Internet and Professional Editing; we also welcome candidates interested in developing new courses that complement existing offerings. Candidates must have a strong background in composition pedagogy and demonstrate a commitment to teaching first-year writing and serving diverse student learners.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or closely related field is required by date of hire.
• Candidates must demonstrate evidence of successful college-level teaching, especially in First-Year Writing.
• Have a research agenda in rhetoric and writing studies.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in composition pedagogy.
• Secondary specializations may include digital media composition, professional and technical writing, multilingual literacies, and generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9 credits per semester (3/3) in the First-Year Writing Program and Professional Writing specialization.
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, community, and professional service.
• Departmental service will include membership on the First-Year Writing Curriculum and Assessment Committee.
• Provide academic advising to undergraduate students in the English program and undecided majors.
• Engage in sustained scholarship.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Spirituality in the workplace
• Training and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree