"Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in Writing"

The Writing Program at Wellesley College invites applications for a benefits-eligible faculty position for the 2026-2027 academic year. The person hired for the position will teach four sections of first-year writing at the rank of visiting assistant teaching professor. This is a one-year, non-renewable position, paid at $60,236.

First-year writing courses are centered on discipline-based or interdisciplinary topics that excite students and provide the context for robust writing instruction. Each course is designed by the faculty member who teaches it, in consultation with the director of the Writing Program.

The instructor will conduct class in person according to the College teaching schedule. In addition, the instructor will meet one-on-one with each student three times during the semester to discuss their writing. At least one of these meetings must be in person. The instructor will also hold regular office hours in person and promptly respond to reasonable student inquiries throughout the semester.

Basic Qualifications:

Candidates from all scholarly disciplines are encouraged to apply. A PhD is strongly preferred, and those holding it will be most competitive. Candidates holding another terminal degree or who are ABD may be considered. Preference will be given to those who have two or more years of experience teaching first-year college writing.

Position Information:

• Teaching Load: 4 courses (0.8 FTE)
• Term of Appointment: Fall 2026 – Spring 2027. This position is non-renewable.
• Target Start Date: July 1, 2026
• Minimum Salary: $60,236

Application Deadline: March 30, 2026

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter, describing your experience in and approach to teaching writing to first-year students, as well as other relevant qualifications;
• A curriculum vitae;
• A sample of scholarly or expository writing (20pp. maximum);
• A proposal for a first-year writing course that you might teach at Wellesley. The proposal should include a title, course description (150 words maximum), and a list of the main writing assignments;
• The names and email addresses of three referees. Referees will only be required to submit confidential letters of recommendation if you are asked for an interview.

Application materials should be submitted via https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/recruiting/wellesley/wellesley-faculty/job/Wellesley-College/Visiting-Assistant-Teaching-Professor-in-Writing---_R0007294

Materials are due by March 30, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Questions about the position may be directed to Jeannine Johnson, Director of the Writing Program, jeannine.johnson@wellesley.edu.

This position is in a collective bargaining unit represented by Wellesley Organized Academic Workers – UAW (WOAW-UAW). To learn more please visit: WOAW-UAW website and current Collective Bargaining Agreement.