Teaching Professor of Writing Studies

University of Washington Tacoma; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 81,000; 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 (CAC) within the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (SIAS).

The appointment is 100% FTE for a 9-month service period with a start date of September 16, 2027. The base salary range is $8,444 to $9,000 per month for a 9-month year, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach seven standard courses per academic year across modalities (in-person, online, hybrid).
• Develop and apply inclusive teaching practices and pedagogical strategies.
• Engage in scholarly activities, curriculum development, and dissemination of pedagogically-focused work.
• Participate in department and campus governance and service activities.

Skills

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Composition/Rhetoric or related field; PhD acceptable

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 (CAC) within the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences (SIAS).

The appointment is 100% FTE for a 9-month service period with a start date of September 16, 2027. The base salary range is $8,444 to $9,000 per month for a 9-month year, commensurate with experience.