Lecturer in English-Composition and Rhetoric
About The Position
The Department of English at Santa Clara University, a Jesuit, Catholic university, invites enthusiastic instructors of first-year writing with demonstrated classroom success to apply for a Lecturer position in rhetoric and composition. This is a one year, non-tenure track position. Courses will be first-year writing sequences. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications of the individual and programmatic need. This position is for in-person instruction, however, the successful applicant may have to provide temporary online instruction should the county health or university health situation require it. The successful candidate will teach 5-9 courses over the year, with at least one course in each quarter in fall, winter, and spring. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with an 11th week for final examinations. This position starts September 1, 2026.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in one of the following areas: Rhetoric and Composition, English, with an emphasis in writing studies, English literature, Creative Writing, MFA in Creative Writing with proven success in and a commitment to teaching first-year writing.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching composition and rhetoric, particularly first-year writing, at the college level for a minimum of 2 years.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Technological experience necessary to use a learning management system (Canvas/Camino) and other digital teaching tools is also expected.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with themed writing courses (such as ethnic, minority, or women's and gender issues; science, technology, and society; sustainability; education and identity; etc.).
- Experience with inclusive pedagogical practices that promote access and academic success for all students.
- Experience teaching and mentoring a diverse population of undergraduate students.
Responsibilities
- Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively
- Assigning and evaluating assignments that align with the course description and course learning outcomes, and providing timely feedback to students
- Holding regular weekly office hours
- Submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline
- Administering numerical and narrative evaluations for all courses
- Where applicable, teaching from an approved syllabus for the University Core courses assigned or working with the Chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee
- Serving as an advisor to a reasonable number of students, commensurate with the full-time equivalency of the appointment, by providing informed advice to those students
- Developing courses for which they are responsible and contributing to general curriculum development
- Fostering and advancing the mission and goals of the department, the University, or the profession through contributions other than teaching and scholarship or creative work such as service on committees, participation in professional organizations and activities, and community service performed in virtue of their professional expertise or association with the University.
- Attending department meetings, serving on committees, advising student organizations and honor societies, taking part in student recruitment/orientation efforts, and contributing to the accreditation or program assessment.
- Other minimal instructional or academic duties may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or the Chair of the Department.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees with programs and resources designed to promote and sustain personal health care, well-being, and the financial objectives of our employees and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
