Assistant Teaching Professor, Writing Studies & Rhetoric

H Net; Tacoma, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor of Writing Studies in the Department of Culture, Arts, and Communication. The role emphasizes teaching excellence, service, and inclusive pedagogy across in-person, online, and hybrid modalities.

The position entails a 9-month service period with a typical load of seven courses per year, and opportunities for reappointment after review. Start date: Sep 16, 2027.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or PhD) in Composition/Rhetoric or related field.
• Expertise in lower-division composition curriculum development and student engagement; at least three years of teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach seven standard courses per academic year across rhetoric and writing courses.
• Engage in scholarly activities and develop a pedagogical agenda.
• Participate in service, governance, and mentoring of students.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Teaching experience

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree in Composition/Rhetoric

PhD in Composition/Rhetoric

Job description

University of Washington Tacoma invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor of Writing Studies in the Department of Culture, Arts, and Communication. The role emphasizes teaching excellence, service, and inclusive pedagogy across in-person, online, and hybrid modalities.

The position entails a 9-month service period with a typical load of seven courses per year, and opportunities for reappointment after review. Start date: Sep 16, 2027.