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Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor

Apply now Job No: 25089, 25090
Department: Humanities
Work Type: Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Houghton, MI)
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Categories: Humanities, Composition

 

Summary

The Michigan Technological University Department of Humanities is seeking two Instructional Visiting Assistant Professors for the 2025-2026 academic year. These are benefits-eligible, full-time positions with a 3/3 teaching load with additional writing program-related service expectations.

The successful candidates will teach three sections of UN 1015: Composition in fall semester and three courses (including composition, with other upper-division writing-intensive course assignments to be determined) in the Spring Semester. Additional course assignments might include grant writing, advanced composition, or other communication-intensive courses that fulfill our Essential Education requirements.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties

Teaching
Contribute to program development activities, such as assessment, instructor support and mentoring, curriculum updates, and resource development

 

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures

Graduate degree in Writing and Rhetoric or related field.

Required Experience

Experience teaching first-year writing.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

Experience teaching first-year writing and upper-division writing-intensive courses.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Knowledge and ability to teach first-year writing.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

Prior participation in assessment, curriculum development, or writing program activities.
A record of writing pedagogy-focused publication, presentation, or other professional activities.

Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills

 

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

  

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 3 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:
● Employee Safety Overview
● Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
● Annual Data Security Training

 

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. This is not an E-Verified Position.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

1

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

9 months

Shift

 

Pay Rate/Salary

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Title of Position Supervisor

Department Chair

Posting Type

 Internal & External

Dependent on Funding

 False

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

If you are interested in applying to this position, please upload a letter of interest and a current curriculum vitae. Applications received by May 1, 2025 will receive full consideration.

Additional Information

● The contract will begin August 11, 2025 (first day of classes is August 26th)
● Contracts may be renewable upon review
● The course load will be 3 sections of writing courses in Fall and Spring 2025-2026

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Conditions of Employment:
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.  

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations during Michigan Tech’s hiring process please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or hr-help@mtu.edu.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)

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