Lecturer
- 496224
- Full-Time
- Closing on: Jun 21 2026
- English
Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education
Department: English
The University of Houston-Downtown invites applications for two lecturer positions to support the First-Year Composition (FYC) program in the Department of English. The positions are full-time and non-tenure-track. The teaching load is 5/5, typically consisting of five sections of FYC courses per long semester. These courses include ENG 1300: Integrated Reading and Writing, ENG 1301:
Composition I, and ENG 1302: Composition II. Faculty will teach primarily or entirely in-person, starting in August 2026. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of annual renewal.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or other relevant field by the time of initial appointment
- Experience teaching first-year writing
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, English, or other relevant field by the time of initial appointment
- Experience working with first-generation college students
- Experience teaching online, both synchronous and asynchronous
- Experience teaching technical or professional writing
Required documents at time of application:
- Cover letter
- CV
Candidates selected for second-level interviews may be contacted to send additional materials such as letters of recommendation, teaching materials, and/or official transcripts. Please apply by June 21, 2026.
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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