Job description
The First-Year Writing program, housed in the School of Communication, invites applications for a continuing lecturer position beginning August 2026. Responsibilities include teaching in the first-year writing sequence. The successful candidate may have the opportunity to teach courses in the Writing, Rhetoric, and Information Design major, depending on their area of expertise and program need. The position is a nine-month appointment and the teaching load is 4/4 (12 hours per semester). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The successful candidate must have the capacity to teach Introduction to College Writing and Academic Writing and Research. They will be expected to participate in professional development and service within the department, college, and university, and must be willing to participate in local, regional, and/or national professional development opportunities. Finally, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, belonging, equity, and inclusion through their teaching, mentoring, and/or service.
Qualifications
Required
● M.A. or PhD degree in Rhetoric & Composition, Technical and/or Professional Writing, or a closely related field. At least two years of experience teaching and/or tutoring academic writing.
Essential Skills
● Knowledge of contemporary composition pedagogy and writing studies scholarship.
● Ability to teach diverse student populations through student-centered pedagogical practices.
● Commitment to reflective teaching, curricular development, and ongoing professional growth.
● Ability to work collaboratively within a writing program while also managing independent teaching responsibilities.
● Ability to respond thoughtfully to student concerns and contribute positively to a supportive learning environment.
● Strong and effective interpersonal, organization, and written communication skills.
Preferred
● Training and/or experience in inclusive pedagogies, hybrid teaching practices, and/or multimodality and digital rhetorics.
How to apply
Candidates will be required to electronically submit:
● Curriculum Vitae
● Cover letter of application
● Statement of teaching philosophy
● Teaching portfolio (one example syllabus of a first year writing course)
● Please apply by visiting: http://jobs.uca.edu/hr/postings/19110
Please direct any questions to the search committee chair Dr. Rachel Morgan at [email protected].
This position may be subject to a pre-employment criminal, sex-offender registry, financial history background check and drug screening. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non- discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Central Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to attracting and supporting a diverse student, faculty and staff population through enhanced multicultural learning environments and opportunities. In keeping with its nondiscrimination policy in employment, admissions and other functions and programs, the university considers employees and students on the basis of individual merit and will not discriminate against a person on the basis of gender, race or color, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, familial status, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, disability, political beliefs, intellectual perspective, genetic information, military status, or other factors irrelevant to participation in its programs.
