Assistant Teaching Professor of Composition

Assistant Teaching Professor of Composition

Department: CAS English

Rank: Assistant Teaching Professor

Annual Basis: 9 Month

Review of Applications Begins
August 7, 2026; position open until filled

Position Summary

The Assistant Teaching Professor position in the Composition Program is a non-tenure-track, nine-month basis/academic year position at 1.0 FTE, which will begin September 16, 2026. The Assistant Teaching Professor should have a strong record of teaching Composition and significant experience engaging and supporting first-year college students. The department seeks candidates with training and recent full-time experience teaching introductory college-level research and writing to students from diverse backgrounds, as well as the ability to provide culturally-responsive pedagogy.

The Assistant Teaching Professor will join a vibrant community of teaching faculty and graduate student instructors who have many opportunities for professional development and participation in program development.

Course Load

The course load is 3 per term, totaling 9 courses per year, teaching primarily in lower division writing courses: WR 121, WR 122, and WR 123. Typical enrollment in Composition Program courses range from 23 to 25 students per course. Depending on training, experience, and departmental needs, some teaching faculty may be asked to teach in other areas, or in upper-division WR courses.

All teaching positions in English involve participation in departmental service and program assessment.

Minimum Requirements

• M.A. in Rhetoric and Composition, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years'' experience teaching college-level writing to first-year students.
• Experience collaborating on student-centered, inclusive curriculum design (e.g., participation in curriculum committee, co-authored course materials, or program initiatives).

Professional Competencies

• Ability to provide inclusive, engaged, and research-informed teaching at the college level.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of students and colleagues, including those from historically marginalized communities, supporting a collaborative and culturally-competent learning and working environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Rhetoric and Composition or related field.
• Documented record of engagement in composition and writing studies, through teaching record, scholarship, and/or professional service.
• Record of advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in pedagogy and teaching practices.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

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