Assistant Teaching Professor in Writing Studies - College Arts Sciences & Education

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor in Writing Studies. The role includes developing and teaching first-year composition and upper-division writing courses and participating in service to the program, department, and university. The 9-month appointment carries a 4/4 teaching load with a competitive salary.

A Ph.D. or equivalent in Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies or related fields is required along with an exemplary

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies and/or Professional and Technical Writing with an exemplary teaching record.

Responsibilities

• Developing and teaching both first-year composition and upper-division writing courses.
• Contributing to the program, department, and university through service engagements.

Skills

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. in Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Information

Assistant Instructor in Writing Studies - College Arts Sciences & Education

Position Description And Qualifications

The Writing Program at FIU invites applications for a non‑tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor in Writing Studies. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies, and/or Professional and Technical Writing, or related field along with an exemplary teaching record. This 9-month appointment carries a 4/4 teaching load and offers a competitive salary. Job duties include developing and teaching both first-year composition and upper division writing courses and contributing to the program, department, and university through service engagements.

About The Department

The Writing Program offers a BA track and MA track in Writing and Rhetoric along with a successful certificate in Professional and Public writing. Our curriculum includes a range of upper-division and graduate professional, technical, and community writing courses as well as a strong first-year writing sequence. As teachers, we are heavily invested in our community, with our students frequently participating in project-based learning alongside local and international community partners. Please visit our website for more information about our program: https://case.fiu.edu/english/expertise/writing-and-rhetoric.

Application Details

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 535808 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) teaching philosophy, and (4) teaching portfolio (representative syllabi, assignments, unit plans, and student evaluations). Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three (3) references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. This pool will remain open and renewed yearly.

Review Date

Review of candidates will start 10/02/2025.

Job Category

Faculty

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Disclosures

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