Rhetoric and Writing - 2026-27 Professional Track Faculty Pool

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Rhetoric and Writing seeks to build a pool of candidates for possible temporary, non-tenured appointments to teach undergraduate courses. Appointments are typically semester-based and depend on enrollment and funding.

PhD in a related field and a record of university teaching excellence are preferred; candidates may be invited for multiple terms and renewals contingent on budget and performance. UT Austin uses Interfolio for applications.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field and a record of teaching excellence at the university level.
• Experience teaching undergraduate courses at the university level.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses as assigned for the department.
• Contribute to course development and assessment work.

Skills

Teaching experience

Undergraduate instruction

Education

PhD in related field

Job description

Rhetoric and Writing - 2026-27 Professional Track Faculty Pool

The Department of Rhetoric and Writing at The University of Texas at Austin seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/nontenured positions to teach undergraduate courses. Positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding. Appointments usually are made on a semester-by-semester basis, though sometimes the department has a need for an annual appointment. Positions are renewable annually, contingent upon budgetary funding and performance.

Qualifications

A PhD in a related field and a record of teaching excellence at the university level are preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

College / School / Unit

College of Liberal Arts

Department

Department of Rhetoric & Writing

Posted

Sep 2, 2026

Apply by

Aug 15, 2027

Applying

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