Instructor of Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Curriculum Coordinator - UT Southern, Pulaski

About the University

The University of Tennessee Southern (UT Southern) is a public university located in Pulaski, Tennessee, strategically positioned within the growing Nashville–Huntsville innovation corridor. As the newest campus in the University of Tennessee System—and the only public four‑year institution between Chattanooga and Memphis—UT Southern offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a close‑knit academic community while benefiting from the resources and reputation of a nationally recognized public university system.

The University of Tennessee Southern invites applications for the role of Instructor of Rhetoric and Composition and Writing Curriculum Coordinator. This full‑time, 9‑month, in‑person teaching position at the Instructor rank will oversee writing studies curriculum development, ensure alignment with best practices, and maintain a strong relationship with our dual enrollment community partners. The instructor will teach introductory composition courses, including dual enrollment, and may teach upper‑level courses as needed.

In the coordinator role, responsibilities include leading grade norming sessions, facilitating composition best‑practice workshops, liaising with the Student Resource Center, maintaining current composition learning outcomes, supporting general education assessment, and establishing course placement criteria.

• Teach a 5/5 course load with a course release for serving as Writing Curriculum Coordinator
• Teach introductory composition courses
• Teach dual enrollment sections
• Design and teach upper‑level writing or English courses as appropriate and as determined by departmental need
• Serve as the inaugural Writing Curriculum Coordinator, helping to establish best practices, procedures, and a long‑term vision for writing studies at UT Southern
• Develop and lead new composition initiatives, which may include embedded peer tutoring, writing certificate programs, or other projects aligned with the candidate’s expertise
• Lead grade norming sessions and facilitate composition best‑practice workshops
• Maintain and regularly update composition learning outcomes to reflect current standards and pedagogical development
• Participate in program and departmental meetings, faculty governance, and institutional service as assigned
• Work within the English program to support writing instruction and initiatives, in coordination with the Program Director and Department Head

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, English, or a closely related field
• Ability to teach in an enthusiastic, professional, and organized manner across multiple modalities to reach as many students as possible
• Experience in Writing Program Administration or graduate training in rhetoric and composition
• Ability to work effectively on a team
• Excellent communication skills

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, English, or a closely related field
• Experience teaching dual enrollment
• Experience teaching technical and/or professional writing is welcome

For full consideration, candidates should apply electronically with the following materials:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews beginning in June.