Georgetown University: Main Campus: College of Arts & Sciences: English Location Washington, DC Open Date Oct 02, 2026 Deadline Nov 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The Writing Program in the Department of English at Georgetown University invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor position to begin in August 2027. The Georgetown University Writing Program (housed in the English Department)
invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor. The Writing Program is responsible for the University’s first-year writing requirement, its writing-in-the-disciplines program (taught by faculty across the university), and an expanding portfolio of writing initiatives. The Assistant Teaching Professor will teach three courses each term, mostly first-year writing (capped at 15 students per section), and
participate in Writing Program initiatives. The Writing Program contributes to Georgetown’s mission through our commitments to the pedagogical values of cura personalis, community in diversity, people for others, dialogue, and social justice. Non-tenure line faculty at Georgetown University are eligible for merit pay, contract renewal, promotion, benefits (including parental leave), and participation in faculty
governance. Expertise with one or more of the following areas is desired: Community-engaged or experiential writing pedagogies Inclusive, accessible, and anti-racist writing pedagogies Pedagogical research on first-year writing / composition pedagogy Translingual and multilingual pedagogies in first-year writing Qualifications A Ph.D. in Writing Studies, Rhetoric and Composition, English, or related field is required
prior to appointment start date. Candidates must also have a strong record of teaching and scholarly engagement in Writing Studies. Application Instructions Click on Apply Now to submit the following required materials: 1. Cover Letter 2. CV Applications are due by November 15th. For questions related to this position, please contact: J Palmeri, Professor of English and Director of the Writing Program,
j.palmeri@georgetown.edu. The projected base salary range is $62,000-$71,000. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors. Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search.
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