Assistant Teaching Professor of Composition

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the intellectual hub of the University of Oregon, serving nearly two-thirds of all students. Home to more than 800 faculty across 50+ departments and programs in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, CAS is a dynamic and interdisciplinary academic community. Our faculty and advisors work closely with students to develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills to address real-world challenges. CAS staff and managers are integral to this work, playing vital roles in supporting academic excellence and advancing the mission of both the College and the University. The Composition Program is one of the largest units on campus, serving approximately 7,000 students per year. The teaching faculty in the program are campus leaders in pedagogical innovation and teaching-centered research. Faculty and graduate student instructors in Composition are deeply committed to inclusive, accessible, and culturally-responsive pedagogy. Our teachers are encouraged to engage in a wide variety of professional development opportunities, and some funding exists to support these endeavors. The Composition Program is housed within the Department of English and career faculty are integral to the governance and community of the Department. The Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Composition Program is a non-tenure-track, nine-month basis/academic year position at 1.0 FTE, which will begin September 16, 2026. The Assistant Teaching Professor should have a strong record of teaching Composition and significant experience engaging and supporting first-year college students. The department seeks candidates with training and recent full-time experience teaching introductory college-level research and writing to students from diverse backgrounds, as well as the ability to provide culturally-responsive pedagogy. The Assistant Teaching Professor will join a vibrant community of teaching faculty and graduate student instructors who have many opportunities for professional development and participation in program development. The course load is 3 per term, totaling 9 courses per year, teaching primarily in lower division writing courses: WR 121, WR 122, and WR 123. Typical enrollment in Composition Program courses range from 23 to 25 students per course. Depending on training, experience, and departmental needs, some teaching faculty may be asked to teach in other areas, or in upper-division WR courses. All teaching positions in English involve participation in departmental service and program assessment.

Requirements

M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related field.
Two (2) years' experience teaching college-level writing to first-year students.
Experience collaborating on student-centered, inclusive curriculum design (e.g., participation in curriculum committee, co-authored course materials, or program initiatives).
Ability to provide inclusive, engaged, and research-informed teaching at the college level.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of students and colleagues, including those from historically marginalized communities, supporting a collaborative and culturally-competent learning and working environment.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Rhetoric and Composition or related field.
Documented record of engagement in composition and writing studies, through teaching record, scholarship, and/or professional service.
Record of advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in pedagogy and teaching practices.

Responsibilities

Teaching primarily in lower division writing courses: WR 121, WR 122, and WR 123.
Teaching 3 courses per term, totaling 9 courses per year.
Engaging and supporting first-year college students.
Teaching introductory college-level research and writing to students from diverse backgrounds.
Providing culturally-responsive pedagogy.
Participating in departmental service.
Participating in program assessment.