assistant lecturer- composition and esl writing

Title: Assistant Lecturer- Composition and ESL Writing

Department Org: English – 101010

Employee Classification: F5 – Faculty Lecturer 9 Month

Bargaining Unit: Am. Assoc. Univ. Professors

Primary Location: MC AC

Job Description:

The University Of Toledo Department of English invites applications for an instructional position in the Composition and ESL Writing Programs at the rank of Lecturer to begin in Fall 2025. The position is a full-time, unionized, continuing non-tenure-track appointment, renewable yearly, contingent upon satisfactory performance and instructional need. The Lecturer will cover 24-30 credit hours per year, teaching first year writing courses for both native and non-native speakers of English, professional and business writing, and scientific and technical writing. We seek a candidate with experience mentoring first generation college students who will help provide students with the warm and welcoming academic experience they need to thrive.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applications should include a cover letter, a C.V., 3 letters of recommendation, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Applications should be submitted online via jobs.utoledo.edu.

Additional information about the University of Toledo is available at www.utoledo.edu, about the Department of English at www.utoledo.edu/al/english/ and about the Composition program at www.utoledo.edu/al/english/programs/composition/.

Minimum Qualifications:

MA or PhD in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or Teaching English as a Second Language required. Experience teaching college composition and ESL writing also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Significant course work in the theory and pedagogy of college composition or second language learning preferred. Applicants who have experience with retention initiatives or cohort populations would be especially welcome.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. 

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.

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