Assistant Professor of First-Year Writing

Rhode Island College invites applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of First-Year Writing. This is a full-time, academic year, 3- year limited position.

The Assistant Professor of First-Year Writing will join a vibrant, student-centered community of faculty who teach a variety of FYW courses, including corequisite courses and courses specifically designed to engage with multilingual writers.  As a program, we are committed to advancing our students’ rhetorical awareness, engaging them in process-based writing, and assisting them as they discover their communicative powers. 

Since its founding in 1854, Rhode Island College (RIC) has been delivering a low-cost, high-quality education in innovative ways from its beautiful campus in Providence, RI. As Rhode Island’s first institution of public higher education, RIC has grown from its origins in teacher preparation to becoming a leading regional comprehensive college. With the goal of preparing students to be engaged citizens, as well as meeting state and regional needs for today’s workforce and tomorrow’s leaders, RIC ensures that students have the support, skills, and opportunities necessary to learn and thrive. It offers an extraordinary collegiate experience with top-notch academic programs, active learning in the classroom, and significant experiential learning opportunities beyond the classroom. Nearly 90 majors and programs are offered through its five distinct academic schools: Arts and Sciences, Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, School of Business, Zvart Onanian School of Nursing, and School of Social Work.

Required qualifications:

• PhD or ABD in Writing Studies or closely related field.   

• A minimum three years teaching writing at the postsecondary level. 

Preferred qualifications:

• Bilingual

Minimum Salary for Terminal Degree: $65,264

Application deadline: Open Until Filled 
 
For a full job description, which includes additional responsibilities and requirements for the position and application procedures, see https://employment.ric.edu/.  Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island College’s PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking system.