Visiting Assistant​/Associate Professor of English; Technical Writing

Number of Vacancies

1

Open To The Public

Full-Time,Temporary

Commensurate with rank and experience

$62,500 - $80,000

Open Until Filled

4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

The English Program of the University of the District of Columbia seeks applications for a visiting professor assistant professor at the assistant or associate level with a specialization in Technical and Professional Writing. The prevailing candidate will teach technical- and professional writing courses, in addition to offering composition courses in the University’s Interdisciplinary General Education Program. Candidates should display a substantial research and teaching portfolio in the areas of technical and professional writing, along with evidence of ongoing work in at least one of the following areas: social justice, DEI pedagogy, antiracism and diversity, and activist- and community writing.

• Teach technical- and professional writing at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced undergraduate levels
• Teach English required- and elective courses in area of specialization
• Teach writing courses within the University’s General Education Program
• Assist in program- and college-level assessment and support program-level initiatives during the academic year

• PhD in English, Comparative Literature, or related field
• At least 3 years of experience teaching at the college level
• Significant publication activity
• Active professional network visibility

To apply:

Along with academic CV and a Letter of Purpose. Additionally, a diversity statement is encouraged.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

When formal teaching experience is limited or absent, the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union):
This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits:
Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:
In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability.

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination…