Instructor, First Year Writing

The Department of English & Foreign Languages at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida invites applications for a full-time Instructor for its First-Year Writing Program.

The First-Year Writing Program offers first-year writing and basic writing courses, including ENG 095: English Composition Strategies, ENG 111: First-Year Composition and Rhetoric, ENG 112: Techniques of Research, ENG 210: Writing about Literature, and SI 016: First-Year Writing Studio. 

Barry University is a mid-sized private Catholic university and a designated Hispanic-serving institution where over 85% of students identify as BIPOC. Dedicated to the core commitments of knowledge and truth, inclusive community, social justice, and collaborative service, Barry U seeks to provide students with a transformative educational experience in the liberal arts tradition. Please visit www.barry.edu to learn more.

We seek an energetic colleague interested in teaching in a multicultural community and committed to helping students develop strong academic writing skills. This Full-Time Instructor in First-Year Writing will teach 12 credits of first-year writing and basic writing courses per semester. All courses are taught in person. Class sizes are small (15-18 students) to allow instructors to provide students with more individualized attention and constructive feedback on students’ writing.

The new instructor will also contribute to the First-Year Writing Studio, a co-requisite basic writing program that follows the Accelerated Learning Program model.

This position is In Person

The position begins on August 15, 2024.

We seek an energetic colleague interested in teaching in a multicultural community and committed to helping students develop strong academic writing skills. This Full-Time Instructor in First-Year Writing will teach 12 credits of first-year writing and basic writing courses per semester. All courses are taught in person. Class sizes are small (15-18 students) to allow instructors to provide students with more individualized attention and constructive feedback on students’ writing.

The new instructor will also contribute to the First-Year Writing Studio, a co-requisite basic writing program that follows the Accelerated Learning Program model.

The position begins on August 15, 2024.

Essential Functions

• Teach 12 credits per semester (Fall and Spring) in the First-Year Writing Program.

• Participate in training and professional development.

• Contribute to ongoing curriculum development and assessment.

Qualifications/Requirements

• M.A., M.F.A., or Ph.D. in English; or graduate degree in a related field with at least 18 hours of graduate credit hours in English.

• Experience teaching college-level writing; demonstrated excellence in the teaching of writing and knowledge of composition pedagogy preferred.

• Experience and comfort using classroom technologies, including course management systems.

• Excellent communication skills and professionalism.

• Experience working with diverse populations and commitment to inclusive pedagogies preferred.

To apply, please submit a C.V., copies of unofficial graduate transcripts, and a letter of application detailing your experience in teaching college-level writing. Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by April 30, 2024. Contact Dr. Paige Banaji for questions ([email protected] ).

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.