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The Department of English invites applications for instructor positions in the Composition Program for the AY 2024-2025. All positions are for one semester in the first instance with the possibility of renewal as department needs require. Applicants should have experience teaching first-year composition and be willing to teach both ENGL101 and ENGL102. Preference will be given to those with graduate-level coursework in composition pedagogy.

Instructors are expected to utilize Blackboard to submit a course syllabus, order textbooks or other reading materials, provide developmentally meaningful feedback, present engaging learning experiences, respond to students in a timely manner, communicate regularly with designated academic program director, submit final grades within university deadlines, and comply with other requests as a part-time lecturer such as completing an attestation and disclosure form and annual performance evaluations.

The salary is based on a per-credit-hour value. Composition courses are three credit hours.

Applicants should submit one document containing a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, and at least one sample syllabus for a first-year composition course.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the positions are filled.

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MA/PhD

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.