Instructor, Writing Programs
About The Position
The Department of English at Arizona State University invites applications for an in-person Instructor position at the Tempe campus. This is not a remote position. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses primarily in the Writing Program and in other disciplinary areas within the department as needed. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible appointment made on an academic year basis (Aug 16 – May 15). A typical full-time course load is five classes per academic semester. Subsequent annual renewal is possible contingent upon satisfactory performance, the needs of the unit, availability of resources, and sufficient enrollment in assigned courses. Anticipated start date: August 16, 2027.
Requirements
- MA in Rhetoric and Composition, English Education, Linguistics, Literature, or related discipline at time of appointment; or MFA in Creative Writing at time of appointment.
- Evidence of three years’ experience in higher education teaching composition courses, and evidence of effective teaching.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. or evidence of graduate coursework beyond the master’s level in Rhetoric and Composition or Technical and Professional Writing.
- Experience teaching writing at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum.
- Evidence of experience in both theory and practice within a writing intensive field, such as: academic writing, rhetoric and composition, technical writing, creative writing, developmental writing, disciplinary writing, second language writing, and workplace writing.
- Evidence of participation in relevant professional development; evidence of experience teaching multi-media composing or online/hybrid courses.
- Demonstrated commitment to working with faculty, staff, students and communities to advance the principles of the ASU Charter.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate students in Writing Programs courses and other disciplinary areas as needed, including creating lesson plans, evaluation of student work, regular office hours, and other essential teaching functions
- Use Canvas for assessment of student work
- Participate in all unit and university assessment activities
- Engage in professional development as required
- Attend annual Convocation in-person at the Tempe campus at the end of each semester
Benefits
- benefits-eligible appointment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
