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The Department of Writing Studies at the University of Miami is accepting applications for full-time lecturer positions with an expected start date of August 15, 2026. The normal teaching assignment is four courses each semester. With permission of the chair, Lecturers may also choose to substitute one course per semester for consulting 10 hours per week in the University's Writing Center. Initial appointment(s) are for one year and may be renewable depending on enrollments and the university budget. We encourage applications from candidates with an interest in or experience with professional writing, grant writing, artificial intelligence, composition and rhetoric, and accessibility.

In addition to housing a vibrant first-year writing program, the Department regularly offers courses in professional writing, legal writing, multimodal design, transnational literacies, and civic and community engagement. As well, the department has a Minor in Professional Writing.

Application materials should include:

• A cover letter describing your background and experience
• A curriculum vitae
• A list of 3 professional references

Preferred Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD in Rhetoric and Writing

Experience teaching full-time at the college level

Minimum Qualifications

PhD or MFA (or appropriate terminal degree) in a closely related field, by the start date of the appointment

For consideration, applicants must submit their application materials, assembled as a single PDF file, to the University of Miami's Career Opportunities website, located at: https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMFaculty.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Inquiries and requests for information can be sent to Dr. Ben Lauren, Chair of the Department of Writing Studies: blauren@miami.edu.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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