"Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of English (Technical Writing)"

Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor of English (Technical Writing)

Company:
University of the District of Columbia

Job Location:
Washington, 20008

Category:
English and Literature

Type:
Full-Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Position Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Salary Range: $62,500- $80,000

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The English Program of the University of the District of Columbia seeks applications for a visiting professor assistant professor at the assistant or associate level with a specialization in Technical and Professional Writing. The prevailing candidate will teach technical- and professional writing courses, in addition to offering composition courses in the University's Interdisciplinary General Education Program. Candidates should display a substantial research and teaching portfolio in the areas of technical and professional writing, along with evidence of ongoing work in at least one of the following areas: social justice, DEI pedagogy, antiracism and diversity, and activist- and community writing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach technical- and professional writing at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate levels
• Teach English required- and elective courses in area of specialization
• Teach writing courses within the University's General Education Program
• Assist in program- and college-level assessment and support program-level initiatives during the academic year.

Minimum Job Requirements

• PhD in English, Comparative Literature, or related field
• At least 3 years of experience teaching at the college level
• Significant publication activity
• Active professional network visibility

To apply: Along with academic CV and a Letter of Purpose. Additionally, a diversity statement is encouraged.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

1. An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and
2. At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

1. An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization, or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate;
2. A record of scholarship and professional growth; and
3. At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in an institution of higher education, including three (3) years as an Assistant Professor.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

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