CAS- Full-Time Lecturer - Department of Writing Studies

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The Department of Writing Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami is accepting applications for one or more full-time lecturer positions with an expected start date of January 1, 2027. The normal teaching assignment is four courses each semester. With permission of the chair, Lecturers may also choose to substitute one course per semester for consulting 10 hours per week in the University’s Writing Center. Initial appointment(s) are for the Spring 2027 semester and may be renewable depending on enrollments and the university budget.

In addition to housing a vibrant first-year writing program, the Department regularly offers courses in professional writing, legal writing, multimodal design, transnational literacies, and civic and community engagement. As well, the department has a Minor in Professional Writing.

Application materials should include:

• A cover letter describing your background and experience
• A curriculum vitae
• A list of 3 professional references

Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD in Rhetoric and Writing or have a PhD in a related field with substantial coursework in writing and rhetoric studies

For consideration, applicants must submit their application materials, assembled as a single PDF file, to the University of Miami’s Career Opportunities website, located at: https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMFaculty.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Inquiries and requests for information can be sent to Dr. Ben Lauren, Chair of the Department of Writing Studies: blauren@miami.edu.

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