Instructor of Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Curriculum Coordinator - UT at University of Tennessee

Pulaski, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Program Administration, Curriculum Development, Instruction, Dual Enrollment Teaching, Academic Assessment, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Course Placement Criteria, Pedagogy

Industry

Higher Education

Description

About the University The University of Tennessee Southern (UT Southern) is a public university located in Pulaski, Tennessee, strategically positioned within the growing Nashville–Huntsville innovation corridor. As the newest campus in the University of Tennessee System — and the only public four-year institution between Chattanooga and Memphis — UT Southern offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a close-knit academic community while benefiting from the resources and reputation of a nationally recognized public university system. With more than 1,000 students, small class sizes, and a highly personalized academic environment, UT Southern combines the feel of a private college with the affordability of a public university. UT Southern’s Firehawks compete in the NAIA Southern States Athletic Conference and include nationally recognized championship programs. Faculty and staff at UT Southern play a direct role in shaping the future of a growing institution committed to academic excellence, student success, workforce development, and regional impact. Position Overview The University of Tennessee Southern enthusiastically invites applications for the role of Instructor of Rhetoric and Composition and Writing Curriculum Coordinator. As UT Southern develops and refines curriculum in the area of rhetoric and composition, this role will oversee writing studies curriculum development, ensure alignment with best practices in rhetoric and composition, and play a pivotal role in maintaining a strong relationship with our dual enrollment community partners. The Instructor of Rhetoric and Composition will teach composition courses and serve as the inaugural Writing Curriculum Coordinator. The successful candidate will bring classroom expertise and innovative ideas for developing courses in writing studies. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and visionary educator who is invested in student success and eager to help shape new initiatives such as embedded peer tutoring in developmental courses, writing certificate programs, workshops on navigating AI in the composition classroom, or other initiatives as pertains to the candidate’s area of expertise. Teaching duties include instruction in introductory writing courses, including dual enrollment sections, as well as upper-level courses as appropriate. In the coordinator role, responsibilities may include leading grade norming sessions, facilitating composition best-practices workshops, liaising with the Student Resource Center, maintaining current composition learning outcomes, supporting general education assessment, and helping establish course placement criteria. This is a full-time, 9-month, in-person teaching position at the Instructor rank. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Responsibilities

The role involves teaching introductory and upper-level composition courses while serving as the Writing Curriculum Coordinator. Responsibilities include overseeing writing studies curriculum development, leading grade norming sessions, and maintaining relationships with dual enrollment partners.