<p>Position Title Faculty Specialist, First-Year Writing Non-Discrimination Statement</p> <p>The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.</p> <p>Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.</p> <p>The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy (NDAH Policy) or the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy (SHSM Policy). Anyone who has questions about the above referenced policies, or wishes to report a possible violation of one of the policies should contact:</p> <p>Elizabeth M. Garcia</p> <p>Title IX Coordinator</p> <p>Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX</p> <p>Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315</p> <p>elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu</p> <p>(570) 941-6645</p> <p>https://www.scranton.edu/compliance-titleix/</p> <p>The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.</p> <p>University Mission</p> <p>The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University's mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/jesuit-tradition/index.shtml.</p> <p>Department English Job Purpose</p> <p>Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Immigration sponsorship will not be offered for this position.</p> <p>The University of Scranton Department of English & Theatre invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Faculty Specialist position in First-Year Writing (FYW). This is an in-person, on-site position; regular on-campus presence is required. Faculty specialists are included in the collective bargaining agreement and protected under our faculty union.</p> <p>Teaching load is 4/4 primarily in 100-level FYW courses. Other courses could include WRTG 140 Digital Writing and possibly some WRTG 200-level classes, depending on the applicant's qualifications, experience, and interests.</p> <p>Essential Duties</p> <ul> <li>Teaching and Service to the internal (department and University) and external community </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills Required Minimum Education Requirements</p> <ul> <li>A master's degree in any subfield in Rhetoric & Composition or Writing Studies (including MFA), English, or Education </li></ul> <p>Preferred Education</p> <ul> <li>A doctoral degree in Rhetoric & Composition with specialization in any subfield </li></ul> <p>Minimum Job Experience Requirements</p> <ul> <li>At least 3 years of college-level teaching of first-year writing (composition) courses </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications Years of Experience Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 9 Rank Faculty Specialist Tenure Non-Tenure Track Is this posting collecting references?</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Posting Number F00592P Open Date 03/04/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Review of applications will begin on April 13, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Instructors should submit a letter of interest (no more than three pages) addressing their teaching philosophy and experience contextualized within the framework of our Catholic, Jesuit mission; a curriculum vitae; and contact information for three professional references.</p>