Senior Lecturer – Writing Program, Department of English

Indiana University, United States

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Location: Indiana, PENNSYLVANIA
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Title Senior Lecturer – Writing Program, Department of English
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Bloomington English
Location Bloomington
Position Summary
“Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.”
Make Your Mark in Online Writing Instruction!

The Department of English at Indiana University Bloomington is seeking an innovative educator to coordinate our online writing courses. As Online Coordinator, you will shape the future of our first-year and intensive writing programs in a collaborative role focused on curriculum, instructor support, and elevating the student experience.
This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Senior Lecturer. In this role you will serve as our Department’s Coordinator for online writing-based courses and teach undergraduate writing courses. This position also carries year-round administrative responsibilities and a teaching load of four courses per year. The initial appointment is for three years followed by annual reappointments through year six when a long-term contract will be considered. Promotion to the rank of Teaching Professor is possible for candidates who develop strong records of pedagogical leadership.
As Online Coordinator, you will work in concert with the Director of Composition and Director of Undergraduate Teaching in the English Department to provide oversight, direction, and management of the online component of the First-Year and Intensive Writing programs. As part of our mission-driven team committed to equity and inclusion, you will:
• Update and redesign engaging online learning activities and modules;
• Evaluate and implement new instructional technologies;
• Create training materials and provide support for graduate student instructors;
• Assess and guide continuous improvement of the online program; and
• Partner with IU’s eLearning division on online course delivery.
The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.
ANTICIPATED START DATE July 1, 2024
Basic Qualifications
We seek candidates with:
• Ph.D. in English, Comp/Rhetoric, Literature or related field
• Graduate coursework in teaching writing
• 5+ years teaching university writing courses
• Commitment to online instructional design
Department Contact for Questions
Questions about application materials should be directed to Dr. Justin Hodgson at [email protected]. Questions about the PeopleAdmin system should be directed to Daniel Wallace at [email protected]
Additional Qualifications
Additionally, successful candidates will also demonstrate experience with one or more of the following: writing program administration, development of online curriculum, instructor training / professional development leadership, and documented evidence of successful teaching in the undergraduate classroom.
We are seeking a candidate who can help us reimagine our online curriculum to better help today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders through the power of writing, digital literacy, and digital learning. Join our vibrant rhetoric and composition community and become part of a nationally recognized Department of English.
Salary and Rank Commensurate with experience, with full benefits
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a 1-3-page statement that addresses your teaching philosophy; and a diversity statement (1-2 pages with information and specific examples about the applicant’s past, present, and future contributions to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity in their professional careers statement on fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in and out of the classroom; and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Justin Hodgson, Online Course Coordinator Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]. Review of completed applications will begin December 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
For Best Consideration Date 12/01/2023
Expected Start Date 07/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100652-2023

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