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Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer) in Writing and Rhetoric, Asia Campus

Position Number: 6192144
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Liberal Arts - English and Literature

Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer) in Writing and Rhetoric, Asia Campus

Details

The Department of Writing & Rhetoric Studies (WRS) at the University of Utah invites applications for two career-line (full-time, non tenure-line, renewable two-year contract) positions of Assistant or Associate Professor (Lecturer) at the University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC) in New Songdo City, South Korea. The position begins July 1, 2025. Candidates with expertise in multilingual writing, teaching English in international contexts, or closely related fields are especially encouraged to apply. A PhD in rhetoric and/or writing studies or related terminal degree is preferred. Salary is commensurate with experience. All full-time employees are provided a health benefit plan. Housing is provided for UAC faculty members with an E-1 Korean visa. Some personal and professional travel expenses are provided by the UAC.

The successful candidates will teach 7 courses annually on a 3/4 or 4/3 (3 during the autumn semester and 4 during the spring semester or vice versa as needed). The bulk of the teaching load will be made up of required lower-division writing courses; however, there is a possibility of elective course development in Writing & Rhetoric Studies that candidates may teach depending on qualifications, need, and scheduling.

Minimum qualifications include an MA/MS in rhetoric and composition or a closely related field and a record of teaching success in relevant courses. Though we prefer a terminal degree in hand, we will consider strong candidates with an MA, MS, or M.Ed. Experience with and interest in teaching in a multilingual context is also required, and international teaching experience is preferred. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants should access the job listing at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/178475 and supply a cover letter, CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness (for example, student course evaluations, course syllabi developed by the applicant, teaching observations or awards, teaching portfolio), and a list of three references. Questions about the position may be directed to Professor Jenny Andrus, Chair of Writing & Rhetoric Studies, at j.andrus@utah.edu.

UAC is part of a multi-university campus in New Songdo City, part of the greater Incheon metropolitan area in Northwest South Korea, approximately one hour southwest of Seoul and twenty minutes from Incheon International Airport. The decade-old campus enrolls students from Korea, the US, and several other (predominantly East and South Asian) nations; a majority of students enrolled at UAC are Korean nationals. UAC hosts several undergraduate majors, including Communication, Film and Media Arts, Engineering, Psychology, Urban Ecology, and Business. All non-language courses are conducted in English.

Department: 00095 - Dept of Writing and Rhetoric
City: Incheon, South Korea
Track: Non Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN01340CF

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/180037

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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