"Instructor - Writers’ Studio – First-Year Composition AY 2026-2027"

Job Details

Instructor - Writers’ Studio – First-Year Composition AY 2026-2027
Announcement of Vacancy
Campus: ASU Online
Job #s 176107

Position Description

The Writers’ Studio faculty and staff in the School of Applied Sciences and Arts, College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, at Arizona State University invites applications for two (2) First-Year Composition Instructor positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidates will provide student-centered instruction of online first-year composition curriculum in the Writers’ Studio; teach online first-year composition courses (typically a 5/5 load) during the academic year; and work collaboratively with Writers’ Studio administration and faculty to provide an engaging online learning environment. We are especially interested in candidates with experience in online writing instruction who understand the unique challenges of teaching writing in digitally mediated, asynchronous, environments. Course load and assignments are determined by the Faculty Head of the Writers’ Studio.

These Instructor positions are fixed-term, full-time, benefits-eligible, 9-month academic-period appointments with no tenure implications. Renewal is contingent upon availability of resources, satisfactory performance, and the needs of the university. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

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Essential Functions:

• Teach asynchronous online First-Year Composition courses for Writers' Studio as assigned by the Faculty Head/School Director (typically a 5/5 course load)
• Contribute to program initiatives in coordination with Instructional Designers and Faculty Head to develop and implement course curriculum
• Apply innovative teaching techniques and deliver excellence in teaching of the defined content for assigned courses
• Maintain active professional development, proficiency with course platform, and related educational tools

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition or related field, at time of appointment
• Evidence of two-years full-time, post-secondary experience teaching composition or related courses (or the equivalent part-time experience of a full-time student load)
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Commitment to advancing the principles of the ASU Charter

Desired Qualifications:

• A terminal degree in Rhetoric and Composition or related field
• Three years full-time, post-secondary effective experience teaching composition or related courses (or the equivalent part-time experience of a full-time student load)
• Experience teaching asynchronous online composition or asynchronous online writing-intensive courses

Application Instructions:
To apply, please visit apply.interfolio.com/179930. Candidates will be asked to submit the following through their Interfolio dossier. Complete applications must contain the following:

1. A letter of interest that addresses how you meet the required and desired qualifications and outlines your teaching philosophy (no more than 3 pages)
2. Current curriculum vitae
3. Supplemental materials (no more than 10-pages) to include evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., student evaluations, peer observations, annual evaluations, assignments demonstrating innovative design or principled use of emerging technologies) that demonstrate your ability to apply innovative teaching techniques, deliver excellence in teaching of the defined content for assigned courses, proficiency with course platforms, and related educational tools.
4. Information for three professional references (name, organization, position title, e-mail, phone number)

The initial application deadline is March 27, at 5:00p.m. Arizona Time. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. If you have position-related questions, please contact Sean Tingle at Sean.Tingle@asu.edu. For application process-related questions, please contact Amie Olson at Amie.Olson@asu.edu.

Official transcripts are required prior to employment.