Assistant Professor of Instruction in Rhetoric and Composition

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Posting Number:F00977P

Department:Arts, Humanities, and Technology

Salary Range:Negotiable

Pay Basis:Monthly

Position Status:Academic Year

Job Summary:
Position Description

The Language & Literature Program at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction (non-tenure track) in Rhetoric and Composition. A Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related discipline is required. The successful candidate will teach four courses per semester, which may include, in addition to developmental writing courses and courses in the University’s Core Curriculum, upper-level courses appropriate to the candidate’s qualifications.

The appointment commences for the fall 2025 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum

Education and Experience:

A Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related discipline is required prior to employment; those with ABD status will be considered at the application/interviewing stage. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates who are able to deliver high quality teaching using best practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

A Ph.D. in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or a related discipline is required prior to employment; those with ABD status will be considered at the application/interviewing stage. Preference given to candidates with previous teaching experience teaching developmental writing.

The Program

The Language & Literature Program in the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology is home to 27 distinguished and award-winning scholars and teachers in rhetoric and composition, literary criticism and theory, creative writing, and world languages. The Program includes nearly 150 undergraduate majors and 80 graduate students in our B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. programs in Literature.

The University and Community

UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over 65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid;

and 66% of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report).

UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas, and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.

The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources. “Lily Pad” lactation facilities are located throughout the campus. There are several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) comprised of individuals who share common interests to help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff (e.g., Universal Access ERG , Military and Veteran ERG , UT Dallas Young Professionals).

Rich with visual and performing arts venues, museum districts, professional and semi-professional athletics teams, botanical gardens, accessible trails and so much more, the Dallas-Fort Worth ( DFW ) metroplex has something for everyone to explore. UT Dallas partners with regional higher education institutions and school districts and with theRichardson Innovation Quarter (Richardson IQ), a major hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, and educational activities.

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