Oferta de trabajo: Instructor in Composition & Rhetoric / University

This Position is for an Instructor in Composition and Rhetoric (Developmental Reading and Writing) with a public university work location in University, MS.

Position Description

The Department of Writing & Rhetoric at the University of Mississippi seeks applicants for an Instructor of Composition and Rhetoric with an emphasis on teaching developmental reading and writing. This 9-month teaching position carries a 4/4, or equivalent, teaching load, service responsibilities, and starts August 21, 2025. This is a renewable position with benefits. Instructors are non-tenure track faculty with opportunities for promotion to Lecturer and Senior Lecturer as defined by the department's Instructor Promotion Policy. Experience teaching Developmental reading or the equivalent is preferred. Welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Applicants must have completed a master's degree in composition, rhetoric, or a related field by the hiring date.

Job Responsibilities:

Teaching undergraduate courses, primarily developmental reading and writing, but also could include teaching Writing 101 and Writing 102;

Serving on various Department committees;

Participating in the ongoing evaluation and revision of curricula to emphasize multimodal composition and a culture of reflection;

Coordinating pedagogy with active and growing writing centers;

Contributing to distributed assignment, course, and program assessments;

Position Details

Appointment: 9 month

Assignment Type:  Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in composition, rhetoric, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge or degree focus in developmental reading, basic writing, developmental studies, or the equivalent

Teaching experience in a Corequisite program

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.