Dear Colleagues,
I’m writing to announce that the Georgetown Writing Program is searching for an Assistant Teaching Professor to join our growing, innovative, and collaborative teaching community. I’m sharing the search committee and would be happy to answer any questions potential applicants may have about the application process or the position itself (including labor conditions).
Sincerely,
J
The full text of the ad is below:
The Georgetown University Writing Program in the Department of English invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor. The Writing Program is responsible for the University’s first-year writing requirement, its writing-in-the-disciplines program (called Integrated Writing), and an expanding portfolio of writing initiatives. Assistant Teaching Professors teach three courses each term, mostly first-year writing (capped at 15 students per section), and contribute to Writing Program initiatives. Non-tenure line faculty at Georgetown University are eligible for merit pay, contract renewal, promotion, benefits (including parental leave), and participation in faculty governance.
Qualifications
We are looking for a colleague with the following primary qualifications:
- PhD in Writing Studies, English, or a related field (required by appointment date)
- Strong record of teaching and scholarly engagement in Writing Studies
Expertise with one or more of the following areas is desired:
- Community-engaged pedagogies
- Inclusive, accessible, and anti-racist pedagogies
- Public writing
Application Instructions
Click on Apply Now to submit the following required materials:
1. Cover Letter
2. CV
Applications are due by December 2, 2024.
Further materials, including letters of recommendation, writing sample, and a teaching portfolio, will be requested at a later date.
If you have questions about the search, you can contact the writing program director and search chair, J Palmeri, at j.palmeri
The projected base salary range is $58,927 – $65,474. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
J Palmeri
Professor of English and Director of the Writing Program
Georgetown University
Office: New North 412
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