Global First Year Assistant Teaching Professor in Writing Studies - College Arts

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Job Information

Global First Year Assistant Teaching Professor in Writing Studies - College Arts Sciences & Education

Position Description and Qualifications

The Writing Program at FIU invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor in Writing Studies. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. (preferred) or MA (with equivalent experience and / or certifications) in Writing, Rhetoric, and Composition Studies or in related field with documented success in teaching English composition to second-language learners. This 12-month appointment carries a 4 / 4 / 3 teaching load and offers a competitive salary. Job duties primarily include developing and teaching first‑year composition for second‑language learners and contributing to the program, department, and university through service engagements.

About the Department

The Writing Program offers a BA track and MA track in Writing and Rhetoric along with a successful certificate in Professional and Public writing. Our curriculum includes a range of upper‑division and graduate professional, technical, and community writing courses as well as a strong first‑year writing sequence.

As teachers, we are heavily invested in our community, with our students frequently participating in project‑based learning alongside local and international community partners.

Please visit our website for more information about our program :

Application Details

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536319 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a (1) cover letter, (2) CV, (3) teaching philosophy, and (4) teaching portfolio (representative syllabi, assignments, unit plans, and student evaluations). Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. This pool will remain open and renewed yearly.

Review Date

Review of candidates will start 12 / 07 / 2025.

Job Category

Faculty

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications.

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume / curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

• This posting will close at 12 : 00 am of the close date.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active / valid e‑mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in My Applications.

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume / curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

• This posting will close at 12 : 00 am of the close date.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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