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Visiting Assistant Professor, Rhetoric and Composition

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The Humanities Department at New York Institute of Technology is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor in Rhetoric and Composition located at the Long Island (Old Westbury, NY) campus.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate writing courses, including first-year composition, research writing, and technical communication.
• Incorporate inclusive pedagogical practices in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in English with a specialization in Rhetoric and Composition, Writing Studies, or a closely related field. Experience in WAC/WID and writing for health professions and in STEM fields is also desired.
• Previous successful college-level teaching experience.
• Experience and willingness to teach online asynchronous courses is also preferred.

The Visiting Assistant Professor position in Rhetoric and Composition is a non-tenure track faculty appointment, with possible renewal of an additional year.

Please submit a cover letter that includes teaching philosophy, c.v., and contact information for at least three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

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