Temporary Full-Time Instructor in Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Temporary Full-Time Instructor in Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies
Requisition Number	FE04045
Working Title
Department Name	8E700: Writing Rhetoric and Digital Studies
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Type of Position	Faculty
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Tenure Track Status	Non-Tenure Track
Required Education	Master’s degree and a minimum of one year of teaching first-year composition; PhD is preferred.
Required Related Experience	n/a
Required License/Registration/Certification	n/a
Job Summary	The Department of Writing, Rhetoric, & Digital Studies (https://wrd.as.uky.edu/) in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications for a temporary, non-tenure eligible, Full-Time Instructor in composition to begin August 1, 2024. The instructor will teach four courses (12 credit hours) per semester. The specific courses will be determined by the Director of Composition and the Chair of the WRD Department based on teaching needs. Experience teaching technical writing is welcome. Applicants should have a Master’s degree and a minimum of one year of teaching first-year composition; a PhD is preferred. Applicants must include the following: 1) letter of application (upload as Cover Letter), 2) CV, and 3) Evidence of teaching experience, particularly syllabi from courses taught (upload as Specific Request 1). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information will be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system. Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Joshua Abboud, Director of Composition, Department of WRD, University of Kentucky (j.abboud@uky.edu). Review of applications will begin on May 1st, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Experience teaching technical writing is welcome.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled	Yes
University Community of Inclusion	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter
3. Specific Request 1

Optional Documents

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