Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor

Michigan Technological University; Houghton (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is looking for two Instructional Visiting Assistant Professors to join their Humanities Department for the 2025-2026 academic year. This exciting opportunity involves teaching first-year writing and upper-division writing-intensive courses. Candidates will engage in program development and contribute to the curriculum. With a supportive environment that values academic excellence, successful applicants will be part of a dynamic team committed to enhancing students' writing skills and fostering a love for composition. If you are passionate about teaching and shaping future writers, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Writing and Rhetoric or related field required.
• Experience teaching first-year writing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach three sections of UN 1015: Composition in fall semester.
• Contribute to program development and curriculum updates.

Skills

Teaching first-year writing

Curriculum development

Assessment

Mentoring

Education

Graduate degree in Writing and Rhetoric

Job description

Apply now Job No: 25089, 25090
Department: Humanities
Work Type: Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Humanities, Composition

Summary

The Michigan Technological University Department of Humanities is seeking two Instructional Visiting Assistant Professors for the 2025-2026 academic year. These are benefits-eligible, full-time positions with a 3/3 teaching load with additional writing program-related service expectations.

The successful candidates will teach three sections of UN 1015: Composition in fall semester and three courses (including composition, with other upper-division writing-intensive course assignments to be determined) in the Spring Semester. Additional course assignments might include grant writing, advanced composition, or other communication-intensive courses that fulfill our Essential Education requirements.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

1. Teaching
2. Contribute to program development activities, such as assessment, instructor support and mentoring, curriculum updates, and resource development

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

Graduate degree in Writing and Rhetoric or related field.

Required Experience

Experience teaching first-year writing.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Experience teaching first-year writing and upper-division writing-intensive courses.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Knowledge and ability to teach first-year writing.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Prior participation in assessment, curriculum development, or writing program activities.
A record of writing pedagogy-focused publication, presentation, or other professional activities.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 3 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:
● Employee Safety Overview
● Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
● Annual Data Security Training

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. This is not an E-Verified Position.

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

1

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

9 months

Shift

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor

Posting Type

Internal & External

Dependent on Funding

False

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

If you are interested in applying to this position, please upload a letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae. Applications received by May 1, 2025 will receive full consideration.

Additional Information

● The contract will begin August 11, 2025 (first day of classes is August 26th)
● Contracts may be renewable upon review
● The course load will be 3 sections of writing courses in Fall and Spring 2025-2026

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or [e-mail].

Advertised: 14 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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