Instructor of Composition and Rhetoric

Instructor of Composition and Rhetoric
Location: University, MS, US, 38677
Department: Writing & Rhetoric
Employee Designation: Regular Full-time (Benefits Eligible)

Position Description
The Department of Writing & Rhetoric (DWR) at the University of Mississippi seeks applicants for an Instructor of Composition and Rhetoric. This 9-month teaching position carries a 4/4 teaching load with service responsibilities and starts 19 August 2024. 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. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. The DWR supports and cultivates student-centered learning while encouraging collective pedagogical approaches from faculty.

Job Responsibilities
- Teaching first-year courses, including Writing 101 and 102;
- Participating in the ongoing evaluation and revision of curricula;
- Contributing to a professional development community within the DWR;
- Contributing to distributed assignment, course, and program assessments;
- Serving the department in various capacities

The University of Mississippi is proud to offer a comprehensive salary and generous benefits package. Benefits include employer-paid portions of medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. In addition, the UM retirement program includes an employer contribution. UM offers generous paid holiday time off, personal (vacation) and medical leave for most employees – staff members accrue personal and medical leave based on their years of service. UM was named the state's healthiest workplace among all Mississippi colleges and universities and offers wellness programs. For information about our employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Position Details
Appointment :9 Month

Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in composition, rhetoric, or a related field by hiring date

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.

Salary
Competitive