Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of English Composition

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Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.POSITION SPECIFICSPenn State Berks, Division of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-line position at the rank of Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of English Composition. This position is a thirty-six-week appointment for fall and spring semesters, with an August 2025 start date. Primary teaching responsibilities include 12 credits per semester (four courses) of composition, technical writing, and writing in the social sciences classes such as ENGL 15, ENGL 202A, ENGL 202C, and 202D. There may be opportunities to teach courses within the Writing and Digital Media major, and expertise in Digital Humanities and/or Multimedia Production are welcomed. Ideal candidates will demonstrate their experience teaching technical writing or teaching writing in the social sciences in their materials, especially attending to their writing pedagogy and strategies for addressing AI in the composition classroom.Applicants should have at least a master’s degree in English, Rhetoric and Composition, or related field. Candidates for the position at the rank of Instructor will possess a master’s degree and candidates for the position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor will possess a terminal/doctorate degree.The position requires teaching/advising, engagement with current scholarship and professional growth, and providing service to the College, community, and the profession. Assistance with the ongoing growth and development of the program and participation in student recruitment/retention activities and program assessment is also expected. This is not a remote position and requires in-person teaching on campus.Penn State Berks ( ) is a residential campus that offers a Penn State education in a smaller, more intimate setting. Berks offers 20 baccalaureate degrees, four associate degrees, and a wide-range of minors. Students also have the opportunity to complete the first two years of more than 275+ baccalaureate degree programs offered by Penn State, University Park. The campus is in Reading, PA and is approximately 1.5 hours from Philadelphia and 2.5 hours from New York City. It's known for its focus on engaged learning, offering opportunities for students to connect with faculty, conduct research, and gain practical experience through internships. The campus has a diverse student body and a vibrant student life, with various clubs, organizations, and athletic programs. Penn State Berks offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.Applicants should upload a letter of application establishing their qualifications, a curriculum vitae, at least one current syllabus for first-year writing and ideally another one for a course in technical writing or writing in the social sciences, and a list of three references. System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit. Apply online at .Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to Dr. Christian Weisser, Interim Composition Coordinator/Professor of English at . For additional information about Penn State Berks, please visit our web page at .BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information, please visit ourCAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICSPursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). 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We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission. Apply for the job now! Apply for this job