Writing Program Administrator & Assistant Professor

Overview

The Snow College English and Philosophy Department is seeking applicants for the position of Writing Program Administrator and Assistant Professor at its Ephraim campus. This tenure-track full-time position (nine months) to begin August 2026, pending funding.

• Teach a 3/3 load fall and spring semesters on a nine-month contract beginning August 2026, with administrative responsibilities (the typical load for tenure-line faculty is 4/4, so the admin responsibilities constitute a course release).
• Provide instruction each semester teaching three courses in developmental, technical, and/or first- and second-year composition and writing studies courses.
• Work closely with department chair to oversee writing program, including duties such as:
  • Oversee and provide subject-specific training of Writing Tutors (coordinating with Director of Unified Lab)
  • Oversee English composition placement
  • Coordinate the Writing and Rhetoric Certificate
  • Oversee faculty development related to composition
  • Ensure consistency across composition courses
  • Coordinate with various College departments (academic, registration, advisement) about writing in and out of the department
  • Oversee regular assessment of composition courses
  • Coordinate concurrent enrollment composition courses
  • Serve on state Composition Workgroup
• Assume responsibilities as a full-time faculty member, including departmental and curriculum planning/assessment, professional and scholarly development, institutional and community service, and student recruitment and advisement.

• Master’s degree in composition and rhetoric or closely related field (PhD preferred), with substantial training in or experience with writing program administration.
• Higher education teaching experience in composition required. Experience teaching developmental composition and/or technical writing and writing studies courses preferred.
• Ability to instruct students from all backgrounds.
• Ability to teach courses through a variety of delivery modes, including online, evening, and broadcast settings.
• Ability to plan, administer, and assess writing curriculum and oversee writing programs.
• Ability to use learning management software.

Applications received by 11:59 PM on February 6, 2026, will be eligible for review by the hiring committee. Applications received after that date may not be reviewed unless deemed appropriate by the college administration.

Initial screening is based on the responses to the online submitted application, as well as your redacted résumé, curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter and teaching philosophy statement. Transcripts or any other submitted material will not be considered during initial screening.

Snow College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator.

Snow College offers programs and courses that are highly interactive and designed to reach a broad spectrum of students: high school students desiring college courses, traditional on-campus students, technical education students, online students, and non-traditional students who wish to start or complete a degree. Snow is committed to the success and positive experience of every student.

Snow College is a two-year public college. Located in Utah, Snow College has a long history of student success and serves approximately 6,000 students across Ephraim, Richfield, and online campuses.

Snow College offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and more. Estimated benefits are provided with the listed salary (examples only).

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