English Writing Instructor: First-Year & Writing Studies

Charleston Co.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Charleston invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Instructor in the English Department, starting August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will teach First-Year Writing and Writing Studies, averaging about 12 credit hours per semester, with opportunities to teach in Honors College and First-Year Experience.

A PhD in Composition Studies or English is required, with training in Composition Studies.

Qualifications

• PhD in Composition Studies or English with training in Composition Studies.
• Experience in community-based writing and teaching student veterans and military-connected learners is desired.
• 12 credit hours per semester in First-Year Writing and Writing Studies courses.
• Opportunities to teach in Honors College and First-Year Experience program.
• Review for promotion to Senior Instructor in sixth year; renewal every seven years after promotion.

Responsibilities

• Teach First-Year Writing and Writing Studies courses.
• Contribute to ongoing professional development and service to the department.
• Support student veterans and military-connected learners.
• Participate in program development and possibly Honors College teaching.

Skills

First-Year Writing

Writing Studies

Community-based teaching

Veteran student support

Education

PhD in Composition Studies or English

Job description

The College of Charleston invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Instructor in the English Department, starting August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will teach First-Year Writing and Writing Studies, averaging about 12 credit hours per semester, with opportunities to teach in Honors College and First-Year Experience.

A PhD in Composition Studies or English is required, with training in Composition Studies.