Visiting Instructor in English bei University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAt the base of the Rocky Mountains, %3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.visitcos.com/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EColorado Springs%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3E%3Co:p%3E%3Cspan style=%22text-decoration:none;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3ESalary/Pay Range%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E:%26nbsp;%2450,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3EWork Location%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E: On-Site%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://hr.uccs.edu/employee-benefits%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EBenefits at a Glance%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWant to know your total compensation? Use our %3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/collaborative-hr-services/cu-campuses/total-compensation-calculators%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3Ecalculator%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E to get the complete picture!%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://advantage.cu.edu/campus/uccs%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ECU Advantage%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EBecause this appointment is temporary, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to members of the university staff under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs. You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave and you will accrue 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu%3ESummary%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EThe First-Year Rhetoric and Writing (FYRW) Program teaches core writing courses that are part of UCCS’s general education program, the Compass Curriculum. The Program delivers ENGL 1300, 1305, 1308, 1310, and 1410. The courses are grounded in rhetorical theory and writing process. In them students develop critical reading, writing and thinking skills. The courses serve two complementary purposes—to prepare writers for academic reading and writing assignments at the university level, and to introduce students to rhetoric and writing as a field of study itself. 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• A Master’s Degree in English or a closely related field is required with a minimum of 6 graduate credit hours in rhetorical theory, history, and/or criticism, composition, writing theory, and/or writing pedagogy.

• Experience as the instructor of record in one or more first-year college writing courses is required.

• Evidence of successful teaching of first-year writing with a rhetorical focus is preferred.

• Evidence of background in classical and contemporary rhetorical theory is preferred.

• Ability to integrate educational technologies effectively into the instructional process is preferred.

• Ability to work effectively with students of various ages and of diverse competencies and cultural background is preferred.

• Ability to contribute to a collegial and collaborative work environment is preferred.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: November 3, 2025.
• Potential interview dates: Starting the week of December 8, 2025.
• Potential start date: August 17, 2026.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

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