Composition Teaching Assistant Professor

2 months ago


Greenville, South Carolina, United States East Carolina University Full time
Position Overview
The Department of English at East Carolina University is a dynamic and engaging community comprised of educators, researchers, and writers.

Our department's diverse range of disciplines is one of its key strengths, allowing students to benefit from a wide array of faculty expertise across various fields of study.

Faculty and students engage in scholarship and interests spanning literature, creative writing, technical communication, rhetoric, multicultural literature, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).


Degree Programs Offered:
- Bachelor of Arts in English
- Bachelor of Science in Professional Writing and Information Design
- Master of Arts in English
- Doctorate in Rhetoric, Writing, and Professional Communication.
We also provide undergraduate minors in English, creative writing, film studies, linguistics, and professional writing and information design.

The department plays a vital role in supporting general education across the university through foundational writing courses and classes that fulfill writing-intensive and diversity requirements.

Our department collaborates closely with other academic units that incorporate our courses. We are committed to promoting access and success within an inclusive framework.

Faculty and students contribute significantly to advancing the university's strategic vision as a cultural leader in the region.


East Carolina University is classified as a Doctoral/Research-Intensive institution, enrolling approximately 27,000 students, including over 5,000 pursuing graduate and professional degrees.

The university enhances the quality of life for its students and the surrounding community through cultural initiatives and engagement.

Located in a thriving small city, the area offers a cost of living below the national average, alongside a vibrant downtown filled with dining, entertainment, and shopping options.

Greenville hosts numerous festivals and provides various recreational opportunities, including access to parks, greenways, and a growing arts scene.


Job Responsibilities
The Department of English is seeking to fill a fixed-term faculty position for a Teaching Assistant Professor specializing in composition.

This full-time, non-tenure-track role will have an initial appointment of up to two and a half years, with the potential for extensions.

The typical teaching load consists of four courses per semester, primarily face-to-face, with the possibility of online courses based on departmental needs.

Depending on the candidate's qualifications and departmental requirements, additional courses or responsibilities may be assigned.

Participation in service activities for the university, community, and professional organizations is expected.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications, and full-time positions include benefits.


Minimum Qualifications
A PhD in English or a related field, such as Rhetoric/Composition, Writing Studies, or Technical Communication, is required.

Degrees must be from accredited institutions.

Candidates should demonstrate expertise in writing program administration and experience teaching first-year writing and discipline-specific writing courses.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with online teaching methodologies and technologies is highly desirable.


Application Instructions
Candidates must complete a profile and submit the following materials online:
1) Cover letter,
2) Curriculum vitae,
3) One-page teaching philosophy,
4) Sample syllabus for a first- or second-year composition course.
Additionally, candidates may submit a one-page statement on writing administration philosophy.

References will be requested from 2-3 current contacts upon application.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete the online profile and submit all requested documents.



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