Visiting Instructor

University of Colorado; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CU Advantage

Job summary

The First-Year Rhetoric and Writing (FYRW) Program teaches core writing courses that are part of UCCS's Compass Curriculum. The Visiting Instructor will teach 12 credit hours per semester within FYRW.

The program emphasizes developing critical reading, writing and thinking skills in first-year students, with courses ENGL 1300, 1305, 1308, 1310, and 1410, grounded in rhetorical theory and the writing process.

Qualifications

• Must have a Master's Degree in English or a closely related field with minimum 6 graduate credit hours in rhetorical theory, history, and/or criticism, composition, writing theory, and/or writing pedagogy.
• Experience as the instructor of record in one or more first-year college writing courses is required.
• Evidence of successful teaching of first-year writing with a rhetorical focus is preferred.
• Evidence of background in classical and contemporary rhetorical theory is preferred.
• Evidence of successful teaching in computer classrooms is preferred.
• Ability to integrate educational technologies effectively into the instructional process is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with students of various ages and of diverse competencies and cultural background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach FYRW courses (ENGL 1300, 1305, 1308, 1310, and/or 1410).
• Maintain office hours and hold conferences with students.
• Provide students with timely feedback.
• Create a learning environment that fosters student success.
• Integrate educational technologies effectively into the instructional process.
• Attend and contribute to department meetings and engage in program, department, and/or university service.

Skills

Teaching experience

Course coordination

Student engagement

Education

Master's Degree in English

Tools

Educational technologies

Job description

Visiting Instructor

First Year Rhetoric and Writing Program, English Department, College of LAS

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Visiting Instructor to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success. At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery-a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary/Pay Range

$ 25,000 for spring semester 2027. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location

On-Site

Benefits at a Glance

CU Advantage

Because this appointment is temporary, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to members of the university staff under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs. You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave and you will accrue 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.

Summary

The First-Year Rhetoric and Writing (FYRW) Program teaches core writing courses that are part of UCCS's general education program, the Compass Curriculum. The Program delivers ENGL 1300, 1305, 1308, 1310, and 1410. The courses are grounded in rhetorical theory and writing process. In them students develop critical reading, writing and thinking skills. The courses serve two complementary purposes-to prepare writers for academic reading and writing assignments at the university level, and to introduce students to rhetoric and writing as a field of study itself. The Visiting Instructor will teach 12 credit hours per semester within FYRW.

Essential Functions

• (95%) Teaching FYRW courses (ENGL 1300, 1305, 1308, 1310, and/or 1410)
• Work effectively with students of various ages and diverse competencies and cultural backgrounds
• Teach writing to first-year students with a rhetorical focus
• Perform duties expected of full-time faculty including: Maintaining office hours
• Holding conferences with students
• Providing students with timely feedback
• Creating a learning environment that fosters student success
• Integrating educational technologies effectively,
• Remaining abreast of best practices and scholarship in rhetoric and composition studies.

• (5%) Service
• Attend and contribute to department meetings
• Engage in program, department, and/or university service

Tentative Search Timeline

Priority will be given to applications submitted by: November 23, 2026; 5pm MST

Potential interview dates: Week of December 7th, 2026

Potential start date: January 11, 2027 .

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

• Must have a A Master's Degree in English or a closely related field is required with a minimum of 6 graduate credit hours in rhetorical theory, history, and/or criticism, composition, writing theory, and/or writing pedagogy.
• Experience as the instructor of record in one or more first-year college writing courses is required.
• Evidence of successful teaching of first-year writing with a rhetorical focus is preferred.
• Evidence of background in classical and contemporary rhetorical theory is preferred.
• Evidence of successful teaching in computer classrooms is preferred.
• Ability to integrate educational technologies effectively into the instructional process is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with students of various ages and of diverse competencies and cultural background is preferred.
• Ability to contribute to a collegial and collaborative work environment is preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge,