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Visiting Instructor in English - 37717 Faculty

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Visiting Instructor

English, College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6619462&targetURL=https://hr.uccs.edu/work-at-uccs) (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a **Visiting Instructor in English** to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6619462&targetURL=https://www.visitcos.com/) is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

**Salary/Pay Range** : $50,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

**Work Location** : On-Site

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Because this appointment is temporary, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to members of the university staff under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs. You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave and you will accrue 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.

Summary

The First-Year Rhetoric and Writing (FYRW) Program teaches core writing courses that are part of UCCS's general education program, the Compass Curriculum. The Program delivers ENGL 1300, 1305, 1308, 1310, and 1410. The courses are grounded in rhetorical theory and writing process. In them students develop critical reading, writing and thinking skills. The courses serve two complementary purposes—to prepare writers for academic reading and writing assignments at the university level, and to introduce students to rhetoric and writing as a field of study itself. The Visiting Instructor will teach 24 credit hours within FYRW for academic year 2026-2027.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

(95%) Teaching FYRW courses (ENGL 1300, 1305, 1308, 1310, and/or 1410)

+ Work effectively with students of various ages and diverse competencies and cultural backgrounds.

+ Teach writing to first-year students with a rhetorical focus.

+ Perform duties expected of full-time faculty including maintaining office hours, holding conferences with students, providing students with timely feedback, creating a learning environment that fosters student success, integrating educational technologies effectively, and remaining abreast of best practices and scholarship in rhetoric and composition studies.

(5%) Service

+ Attend and contribute to department meetings.

+ Engage in program, department, and/or university service.

Qualifications

+ A Master's Degree in English or a closely related field is required with a minimum of 6 graduate credit hours in rhetorical theory, history, and/or criticism, composition, writing theory, and/or writing pedagogy.

+ Experience as the instructor of record in one or more first-year college writing courses is required.

+ Evidence of successful teaching of first-year writing with a rhetorical focus is preferred.

+ Evidence of background in classical and contemporary rhetorical theory is preferred.

+ Ability to integrate educational technologies effectively into the instructional process is preferred.

+ Ability to work effectively with students of various ages and of diverse competencies and cultural background is preferred.

+ Ability to contribute to a collegial and collaborative work environment is preferred.

Tentative Search Timeline

+ Priority will be given to applications submitted by: **November 3, 2025** .

+ Potential interview dates: Starting the week of **December 8, 2025.**

+ Potential start date: **August 17, 2026.**

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications submitted by Monday, November 3, 2025, by 5pm MST will receive full consideration. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 37717). Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected]) . Job-related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact, Kacey Ross, at [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected]) . The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will NOT sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Unofficial transcript(s), Statement of Teaching Philosophy Application Materials Instructions: To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting, provided as ONE FILE: 1. Cover letter highlighting your qualifications, teaching and research experience, and research trajectories (maximum 2 pages). 2. A current CV/resume. 3. A teaching philosophy (500 words max.) 4. Unofficial transcripts. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

**Job Category** : Faculty

**Primary Location** : Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40054 - LAS-English

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Posting Date** : Oct 2, 2025

**Unposting Date** : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Kacey Ross Posting Contact Email: [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected]) Position Number: 00481337

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