Assistant Teaching Professor — Inclusive Composition

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor of Composition at the University of Oregon.

This 9-month, 1.0 FTE appointment begins Sept 16, 2026, teaching WR 121–WR 123 to ~23–25 students per class, three courses per term, nine per year. Responsibilities include teaching and assessing courses, developing inclusive, research-informed pedagogy for first‑year students, and participating in departmental service and program assessment as a member of the Composition

Qualifications

• MA in Rhetoric and Composition or closely related field.
• Two years of experience teaching college-level writing to first-year students.
• Experience collaborating on student-centered, inclusive curriculum design.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess three lower-division composition courses per term.
• Develop inclusive, research-informed pedagogy for first-year students from diverse backgrounds.
• Participate in departmental service and program assessment activities.
• Engage in professional development and program development as a member of the Composition Program community.

Skills

Inclusive teaching

Diversity and inclusion

Education

MA in Rhetoric and Composition

Doctoral degree in Rhetoric and Composition

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Assistant Teaching Professor of Composition at the University of Oregon.

This 9-month, 1.0 FTE appointment begins Sept 16, 2026, teaching WR 121–WR 123 to ~23–25 students per class, three courses per term, nine per year. Responsibilities include teaching and assessing courses, developing inclusive, research-informed pedagogy for first‑year students, and participating in departmental service and program assessment as a member of the Composition