"Part-Time Faculty, Writing, Rhetoric, & Discourse"

Position Description

The Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse (WRD) at DePaul University invites expressions of interest in part-time teaching opportunities in varied areas of writing studies / rhetoric and composition. Excellent, experienced teachers are sought for courses at the undergraduate level in the department's First-Year Writing program, minor, and major, and our graduate program in WRD, and our graduate certificate program in TESOL. Teaching areas of interest include first-year college writing; business and/or technical and professional writing; college-level instruction for multilingual writers; science writing, including writing for health care and medical contexts; writing about the arts in Chicago; digital writing, to include coding for digital environments; or other areas in writing studies, broadly conceived. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching and all-inclusive pedagogy; who bring proficiency with digital and multimodal writing instruction; and who have experience supporting the success of students from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds.

Part-time teaching opportunities are available throughout the academic year. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter. Courses are not guaranteed; however, the department does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations.

Qualifications

M.A. in writing studies, rhetoric & composition, or a related field; no less than one year of successful college teaching experience.

Application Instructions

This posting is for the following specializations in Writing, Rhetoric, & Discourse:

• First-year college writing
• Business and/or technical and professional writing
• College-level instruction for multilingual writers
• Science writing, including writing for health care and medical contexts
• Writing about the arts in Chicago
• Digital writing, to include coding for digital environments.

Please visit the following URL for information about the program and course offerings: https://las.depaul.edu/academics/writing-rhetoric-and-discourse/Pages/default.aspx

Salary Information

The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $4,500 and $5,600 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Close Date

Jun 30, 2026

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