Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of English (Technical Writing)

UDC College of Arts & Sciences; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 62,500 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Sick leave

Retirement plan (TIAA)

Job summary

UDC College of Arts & Sciences is seeking a Visiting Professor in Technical and Professional Writing. This full-time, temporary role entails teaching writing courses at various undergraduate levels and participating in program assessments.

The ideal candidate needs a PhD in English or related field, with significant teaching experience and active publication. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plan coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years teaching experience at college level.
• Significant publication activity required.
• Experience in social justice and community writing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach technical- and professional writing courses.
• Conduct program-level assessments.
• Support college-level initiatives during the academic year.

Skills

Teaching Technical and Professional Writing

Publication Activity

Active Professional Network

Research Portfolio

DEI Pedagogy Expertise

Education

PhD in English or related field

Job description

Job Overview

Position: Visiting Professor (Assistant or Associate Professor – Technical and Professional Writing).

Position Status: Full-Time, Temporary. Salary Range: $62,500–$80,000 (Commensurate with rank and experience).

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008.

Responsibilities

• Teach technical- and professional writing at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate levels.
• Teach English required- and elective courses in area of specialization.
• Teach writing courses within the University’s General Education Program.
• Assist in program- and college-level assessment and support program-level initiatives during the academic year.

Qualifications

• PhD in English, Comparative Literature, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching at the college level.
• Significant publication activity and active professional network visibility.
• Ability to demonstrate a substantial research and teaching portfolio in technical and professional writing, with evidence of ongoing work in at least one of the following areas: social justice, DEI pedagogy, antiracism and diversity, activist- and community writing.
• For Assistant Professor rank: appropriate terminal degree or agreement to complete within specified time; at least 3 years of full-time teaching experience, including 2 years in higher education.
• For Associate Professor rank: earned doctorate or highest appropriate credential, record of scholarship and professional growth, and at least 5 years of full-time teaching experience in higher education, including 3 years as an Assistant Professor.
• Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

Benefits

• Health and life insurance.
• Sick leave.
• Covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Contact Information

All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at [phone].