"Lecturer in Writing"

The Division of Languages and Literature at Maryville College, a selective four-year liberal arts college committed to superior teaching, invites applications for a full-time lecturer in writing position beginning in August 2026. Successful candidates will have either a master’s degree or higher in a writing-focused field and/or significant experience in journalism and professional writing. Qualified candidates will have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting and previous teaching experience is preferred.

Teaching responsibilities include a combination of courses in composition, journalism, professional writing, and public relations. Additional opportunities exist to teach in the Core Curriculum or develop other writing courses. The candidate will also advise and help support student publications that include a student newspaper and literary magazine.

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. In order to be considered, applications/CVs must be submitted on the Maryville College Career Portal. Application materials including a letter of interest addressed to Professor Will Phillips, Chair, Division of Languages and Literature; graduate transcripts (all official transcripts will be required upon hire); a curriculum vitae; and a statement of teaching philosophy should be sent to the email address below. Additionally, three letters of reference (two of which should address teaching experience and/or potential) should be submitted by referees to writing.search@maryvillecollege.edu.