Part-Time Faculty, Writing, Rhetoric, & Discourse

Posting Details Job ID:

47830

College/School:

Chicago, IL•

College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Position Description:

The Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Discourse (WRD) at DePaul University invites expressions of interest in part-time teaching opportunities in varied areas of writing studies / rhetoric and composition. Excellent, experienced teachers are sought for courses at the undergraduate level in the department's First-Year Writing program, minor, and major, and our graduate program in WRD, and our graduate certificate program in TESOL. Teaching areas of interest include first-year college writing; business and/or technical and professional writing; college-level instruction for multilingual writers; science writing, including writing for health care and medical contexts; writing about the arts in Chicago; digital writing, to include coding for digital environments; or other areas in writing studies, broadly conceived. We seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellent teaching and all-inclusive pedagogy; who bring proficiency with digital and multimodal writing instruction; and who have experience supporting the success of students from a wide range of cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds. Part-time teaching opportunities are available throughout the academic year. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter. Courses are not guaranteed; however, the department does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations.

Qualifications:

M.A. in writing studies, rhetoric & composition, or a related field; no less than one year of successful college teaching experience.

Application Instructions:

This posting is for the following specializations in

Writing, Rhetoric, & Discourse:

• First-year college writing
• Business and/or technical and professional writing
• College-level instruction for multilingual writers
• Science writing, including writing for health care and medical contexts
• Writing about the arts in Chicago
• Digital writing, to include coding for digital environments.

Please visit the following URL for information about the program and course offerings: https://las.depaul.edu/academics/writing-rhetoric-and-discourse/Pages/default.aspx

Considerations:

Exceptions to standard rates may apply to courses with unique credit hours, supervision, labs, clinical/practicum courses, coaching, administrative tasks, and courses that are either over-enrolled or under-enrolled.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement:

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. DePaul University offers a variety of benefit options for qualified part-time employees. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/part-time/Pages/default.aspx

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Close Date:

Jun 30, 2026

Salary Information:

The anticipated hiring rate of this position is between $4,500 and $5,600 per course, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicant Documents C.V.(1) Contact Reference(1) Cover Letter(1)