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NCAT

Assistant Professor - English

Greensboro, NC

... Assistant Professor of English. The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching ... Rhetoric and Composition A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in a degree granting program ...

Amherst College

Assistant Professor of Classics

Amherst, MA · On-site

$120K - $200K/yr

The areas of research specialization are open and include: visual and material culture; rhetoric ... Assistant Professor of Classics (tenure track) The expected salary range for this job opportunity ...

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To thrive as an Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition, you typically need a PhD in English, Rhetoric, Composition, or a closely related field, along with a strong record of teaching and research. Familiarity with learning management systems (such as Canvas or Blackboard), digital literacy tools, and experience publishing in scholarly journals are commonly required. Outstanding communication, mentorship, and collaboration skills help foster student engagement and collegiality in academic environments. These skills and qualifications ensure effective teaching, impactful scholarship, and meaningful contributions to departmental and institutional goals.

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Visiting Assistant Professor, English (Core Writing)

Fairfield University

Fairfield, CT • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Job Description:

The English Department at Fairfield University invites applications for one full-time Visiting Assistant Professor to teach face-to-face in the Core Writing Program for the Fall 2026 semester only, starting September 1, 2026. Having recently completed revision of its Core, Fairfield University's exciting new writing curriculum requires students to complete four writing classes, including Introduction to Rhetoric and Composition (a hybrid of WAC and "Writing about Writing" approaches).

This position carries a four course load in Core Writing. Successful candidates will be committed to excellence in teaching and will demonstrate thorough knowledge of the field.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Evidence of exemplary teaching of college composition courses is required.

  • Understanding of contemporary best practices in the teaching of rhetoric and composition and Writing Across the Curriculum is a must.

  • A Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition is preferred. ABDs are also considered. To be considered, MA- and MFA-holding candidates must bring substantial experience in disciplinarily-grounded approaches to teaching first-year composition.

Salary is commensurate with highest degree earned and is competitive.

Application Instructions:

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, with review beginning immediately. This position is open until filled, but we do anticipate making this hire as soon as possible. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Kim Gunter, the Director of the Core Writing Program, at kgunter@fairfield.edu.

For full consideration:

Please submit:

  • a letter of application

  • a curriculum vitae (including a list of three references)

  • a sample syllabus for a first-year composition course

  • a list of three professional references

Category:

Academic - Faculty Non-Tenure Track

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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