Part-Time Instructor in Composition - Legal Writing Course (English Department)

The Composition Program at the University of Pittsburgh welcomes applications for part-time, non-tenure stream teaching positions. Position appointments may be renewable based on need, funding, and performance.

Our program has long cultivated interdisciplinary and innovative approaches to the field of composition. We believe in asking students to do real intellectual work and to engage with difficulty. Our program in Public and Professional Writing extends those commitments across the university and to workplaces, as well as to the broader public sphere. We value flexible teachers who can create engaging and responsible courses.

Responsibilities: We are seeking outstanding faculty members who can teach legal writing in our Public and Professional Writing (PPW) major and certificate program.

To see our list of Public and Professional Writing courses, visit https://www.composition.pitt.edu/undergraduate/public-professional-writing/ppw-major

JD required; terminal degree (MFA, PhD, etc.) preferred. Preferred qualifications include a record of superior academic or professional performance; the ability to develop engaging courses that meet established learning goals; excellent communication skills, both oral and written; and a demonstrated ability to interact efficiently with diverse people in a multidisciplinary environment.

Required Documents:

• Your current C.V.
• A cover letter.
• A one-to-two-page teaching statement that explains your approach to teaching composition.
• A one-to-two-page diversity statement, in which you share how your past, planned, or potential contributions or experiences relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance the University of Pittsburgh's commitment to inclusive excellence.

Optional Documents:

• A teaching portfolio that includes sample syllabi for two courses and at least two assignments, class activities, workshop practices, or course units that demonstrate the integration of the key elements described in the advertisement.
• Student surveys for two classes, at least one of which should coincide with sample syllabi.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.