Assistant Teaching Professor, Writing & Rhetoric (PWR/RAP)

University of Colorado; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Faculty development funding

Teaching awards & grants

Full benefits

Transit ECO Pass

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a joint Assistant Teaching Professor position with the Program for Writing & Rhetoric (PWR) and the College of Arts & Sciences Residential Academic Program (RAP). The role focuses on lower-division writing, environmental rhetoric, and inclusive pedagogy, with opportunities to contribute to a Writing Certificate, a minor, and PWR’s initiatives.

The appointment is 50% PWR and 50% RAP, emphasizing civic engagement, digital literacy, and

Qualifications

• Two years of higher education teaching experience in a diverse environment.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service.
• Experience developing writing curricula and innovative pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Teach lower- and upper-division courses for PWR and RAP.
• Coordinate course material with PWR cognate department.
• Develop cocurricular activities to enhance classroom experience and build community.
• Participate in departmental service and mentoring within CU Boulder.

Skills

First-year composition

Environmental rhetoric

Digital literacy

AI literacy

Inclusive teaching

Curriculum development

Education

PhD in Rhetoric/Composition

MA in Rhetoric/Composition + 5 years teaching

Job description

University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a joint Assistant Teaching Professor position with the Program for Writing & Rhetoric (PWR) and the College of Arts & Sciences Residential Academic Program (RAP). The role focuses on lower-division writing, environmental rhetoric, and inclusive pedagogy, with opportunities to contribute to a Writing Certificate, a minor, and PWR’s initiatives.

The appointment is 50% PWR and 50% RAP, emphasizing civic engagement, digital literacy, and