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Position Title Teaching Faculty Open Rank (Department of English) Location Milwaukee, WI Employment Type Regular, Full Time Job Duties The Department of English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee invites applications for up to seven open positions of Teaching Faculty with open rank. Rank (I, II, III) will be determined by teaching experience indicated at the time of the application. The initial appointment will be for one academic year with the future possibility of rolling multi-year contracts. The appointment will start August 24, 2026. Candidates should have experience teaching first‑year composition, technical, professional, business writing, advanced composition, basic writing, and/or English as a Second Language. Applicants should be prepared to teach up to four sections each semester. Key Responsibilities Supervise the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed Develop teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy Assist in defining the objectives of the program and play a major role in carrying out program duties Assist in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance Provide classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading Assess learner performance and prepare reports recommending instructional improvements Department The Department of English is a large, complex, vibrant, and productive workplace. It consists of thirty-four faculty, twenty-seven academic staff, three administrative members, and one hundred twenty‑six graduate students. It is also an extremely productive research‑oriented department with a strong commitment to academic excellence. The individual in this position functions in a highly professional capacity for the department. Compensation $30,355 – $46,555 (final salary offer will be determined based on title, qualifications, and experience) Required Qualifications MA or MFA in English or related field 2 years of experience teaching in one of the areas listed above, with evidence of teaching effectiveness Preferred Qualifications PhD in English or related field MA TESOL, TESOL certificate, or experience teaching multilingual writers Experience teaching developmental reading or Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW) Experience with Critical AI Literacy or related approaches to teaching composition Additional years of experience teaching in any of the areas listed above Demonstrated teaching excellence Experience teaching in Access‑Oriented Institutions (AOIs) Equal Opportunity Employer UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

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