Lecturer, English and Writing and Rhetoric – 2024 – 2025 AY (Faculty Wage)

University of Virginia

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Unit Paid Faculty teach additional courses on an as needed basis

The University of Virginia’s Department of English/Writing and Rhetoric Program seeks qualified applicants to teach first-year undergraduate writing, usually ENWR 1510, a one-semester course that fulfills the College of Arts and Sciences’ writing requirement offered each fall, spring, and summer. A master’s degree in rhetoric and composition, literature, creative writing or a related field is required. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence.

Positions will be filled on an as-needed basis according to curriculum needs and appointments are typically for teaching a single course, or two courses, per semester. This is an at-will faculty wage position that is not eligible for benefits. This position is for in-person teaching on-grounds at the University of Virginia. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted for the fall semester ( August 25 – January 9) from approximately June 1 to July 15. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted for the spring semester ( January 10 – May 24) from approximately November 1 to December 15. If a position is unavailable, applications will be retained on file for future consideration for a period of one year.

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and search on requisition number: R0059337. Attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references. Please indicate the discipline that you are interested in teaching in your cover letter.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will require an Education Verification, Criminal History, Sexual Offender Registry Check.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Brandi Shifflett, HR Specialist at [email protected].

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Master’s degree

Experience: None

Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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