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VISITING ASST. PROFESSOR IN INTERPRETATION OF LIT

University of Iowa

United States, Iowa, Iowa City

5 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)

Jun 17, 2025

VISITING ASST. PROFESSOR IN INTERPRETATION OF LIT Requisition # 75640 Position Basics

Type of Position	OTHER
Advertising Ends on:	Extended Until Position is Filled
Advertising Started on:	Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
College:	College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Department:	English

Salary

Salary:

Commensurate

Position Details

Full/Part Time Status:	Full Time
Position Description:	The Department of English at the University of Iowa is searching for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor, teaching four courses per semester. There is a possibility of 1-year renewals of this position for a maximum of 3 years. The position will involve teaching General Education Literature (ENGL:1200). ENGL:1200 is required for almost all undergraduates in the College of Liberal Arts, typically in their freshman or sophomore year. It is a discussion-based class (enrollment capped at 24) with a focus on teaching close-reading skills and writing critical essays. Instructors should be capable of addressing multiple learning styles, offering clear and frequent feedback, scaffolding assignments, and teaching a syllabus that includes diverse readings of historical and generic breadth. Position begins August 20, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Education Requirement:	PhD in English or MFA in a related field in hand by the start date
Required Qualifications:	Demonstrated excellence teaching literary studies at the undergraduate level.
Desirable Qualifications:	At least three years' experience of college-level instruction in literary studies at a large research university.

Online Application Required Documents

	Curriculum Vitae Name and Contact Information of References Letter of Interest Statement of Teaching Philosophy Syllabi and Evaluations from 2 most recent course
	Number of References: 3
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Contact Information

Contact:

Kellie A Kucera - kellie-kucera@uiowa.edu
Clas-Clas Administration
Schaeffer Hall
20 East Washington Street
240 SH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone: 319-335-1606

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