Assistant Teaching Professor in Department of English (Writing Program)

Georgetown University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgetown University in Washington, DC, invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Writing Program. The position begins in August 2027 and involves teaching three courses per term, primarily first-year writing with sections capped at 15 students, and active participation in program initiatives.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, English, or a related field, and demonstrate a strong record of teaching and scholarly engagement.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required prior to appointment start date.
• Strong record of teaching and scholarly engagement in Writing Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per term, mostly first-year writing, with sections capped at 15 students.
• Participate in Writing Program initiatives and contribute to program development.

Skills

Community-engaged writing

Inclusive writing pedagogies

Pedagogical research

Translingual pedagogy

Education

Ph.D. in Writing Studies, Rhetoric & Composition, English, or related field

Job description

Assistant Teaching Professor in Department of English (Writing Program)

Location: Washington, DC

Open Date: Oct 02, 2026

Deadline: Nov 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

The Writing Program in the Department of English at Georgetown University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position to begin in August 2027. The Georgetown University Writing Program (housed in the English Department) invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor. The Writing Program is responsible for the University’s first-year writing requirement, its writing-in-the-disciplines program (taught by faculty across the university), and an expanding portfolio of writing initiatives. The Assistant Teaching Professor will teach three courses each term, mostly first-year writing (capped at 15 students per section), and participate in Writing Program initiatives. The Writing Program contributes to Georgetown's mission through our commitments to the pedagogical values of cura personalis, community in diversity, people for others, dialogue, and social justice. Non-tenure line faculty at Georgetown University are eligible for merit pay, contract renewal, promotion, benefits (including parental leave), and participation in faculty governance.

Expertise with one or more of the following areas is desired:

• Community-engaged or experiential writing pedagogies
• Inclusive, accessible, and anti-racist writing pedagogies
• Pedagogical research on first-year writing / composition pedagogy
• Translingual and multilingual pedagogies in first-year writing

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, English, or related field is required prior to appointment start date. Candidates must also have a strong record of teaching and scholarly engagement in Writing Studies.

The projected base salary range is $62,000-$71,000. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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