• Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor

    Michigan Technological University (Houghton, MI)


    Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor

     

    Department: Humanities

     

    Work Type: Faculty

     

    Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

     

    Categories: Humanities, Composition

    Summary

    The Michigan Technological University Department of Humanities is seeking two Instructional Visiting Assistant Professors for the 2025-2026 academic year. These are benefits-eligible, full-time positions with a 3/3 teaching load with additional writing program-related service expectations.

     

    The successful candidates will teach three sections of UN 1015: Composition in fall semester and three courses (including composition, with other upper-division writing-intensive course assignments to be determined) in the Spring Semester. Additional course assignments might include grant writing, advanced composition, or other communication-intensive courses that fulfill our Essential Education requirements.

     

    Responsibilities and Essential Duties

     

    Teaching

     

    Contribute to program development activities, such as assessment, instructor support and mentoring, curriculum updates, and resource development

     

    Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

     

    Graduate degree in Writing and Rhetoric or related field.

    Required Experience

    Experience teaching first-year writing.

     

    Desirable Education and/or Experience

     

    Experience teaching first-year writing and upper-division writing-intensive courses.

     

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

     

    Knowledge and ability to teach first-year writing.

     

    Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

     

    Prior participation in assessment, curriculum development, or writing program activities.

     

    A record of writing pedagogy-focused publication, presentation, or other professional activities.

     

    Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

     

    Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

     

    Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

     

    Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 3 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

    Required University Training:

    • Employee Safety Overview

    • Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

    • Annual Data Security Training

    Background Check:

    Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

     

    The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. This is not an E-Verified Position.

     

    Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

     

    1

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

    Appointment Term

    9 months

     

    Shift

     

    Pay Rate/Salary

     

    Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

     

    Title of Position Supervisor

     

    Department Chair

     

    Posting Type

     

    Internal & External

     

    Dependent on Funding

     

    False

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

     

    If you are interested in applying to this position, please upload a letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae. Applications received by May 1, 2025 will receive full consideration.

    Additional Information

    • The contract will begin August 11, 2025 (first day of classes is August 26th)

    • Contracts may be renewable upon review

    • The course load will be 3 sections of writing courses in Fall and Spring 2025-2026

     

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Other Conditions of Employment:

    Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

     

    Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

     

    If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or [email protected].

     

    Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)

     

    Advertised: 14 Apr 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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