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Adjunct - Part of Term, English

  • 496317
  • Part-Time
  • Closing on: Jun 7 2027
  • English

Department: English

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

About University of Houston-Downtown
The second-largest university in Houston, the UHD is a comprehensive, four-year, urban university in the heart of downtown. UHD is a community of diverse faculty, staff, students, and regional partners dedicated to nurturing talent, generating knowledge, and driving socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future. UHD is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Minority-Serving Institution. While the student population is largely Hispanic and African American, more than 64 countries are represented. Furthermore, UHD has the most affordable tuition among four-year universities in Houston, and 70% of its first-year students are the first in their families to attend college. UHD is one of three universities in the University of Houston System (UHS). All positions at UHS institutions are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The UHS and its universities are Equal Opportunity institutions.

Description:

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) Department of English seeks qualified and committed instructors for the position of Part-of-Term Adjunct Faculty. Hired instructors will teach in-person or online sections of TCOM 3302: Business and Technical Writing during the 8-week 1 and 8-week 2 sessions of a fall/spring semester. The position is NOT eligible for benefits.

To apply, candidates must submit a resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter. Official transcripts and two signed letters of reference on academic letterhead will be required from candidates who reach the final stage of consideration, but these documents are not needed in the initial application. The departmental Assistant Chair will inform candidates about how and when to submit their transcripts and letters of reference.

Required Qualifications: 

  • PhD or MA in Technical Communication (or directly related discipline)

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience teaching college-level professional/technical writing courses as instructor of record
 

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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