Lecturer in English
Lecturer in English
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Job Description
Position Title:
Lecturer in EnglishAppointment Type:
FacultyJob Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University is seeking Lecturers to teach one two three or four courses per semester in FirstYear Composition Business Communication Technical Communication English as a Second Language Speech Communication PreSpeech and Language Pathology Literature and other courses as needed. Depending on staffing needs assignments may be Monday/Wednesday/Friday Tuesday/Thursday or five days a week.
This position is a 9month appointment and will be at an 87.5 FTE 35 hours/week). Renewal beyond the initial oneyear appointment is possible and is determined by performance and department needs.
Attendance at orientation staff meetings workshops or forums is required as is adherence to programmatic goals.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree in English Rhetoric Technical Communication Speech Communication Linguistics or a closely related field
Experience in collegelevel teaching of FirstYear Composition Business Communication Technical Communication English as a Second Language Linguistics Speech Communication Literature PreSpeech and Language Pathology or courses that are closely aligned
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in English Rhetoric Technical Communication Speech Communication Linguistics or related field
Experience teaching more than one of the above listed courses
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University offers bachelors degree programs in English Linguistics and Technical Communication. On the graduate level the department offers MA degrees in Literature; Rhetoric Composition and Professional Communication;TESL/Applied Linguistics; as well as anMFA program in Creative Writing and the Environment. The department also offers two PhD programs in Applied Linguistics and Technology and Rhetoric and Professional Communication.
Department Unit/Website:
Start Date:August 16 2025 To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 4 Statement of Teaching PhilosophyProposed End Date or Length of Term:
May 15 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Part timeApplication Instructions:
1 Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2 Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3 Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or callor Toll Free:.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and worklife benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and longterm disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing programOriginal Posting Date:
April 11 2025Posting Close Date:
April 24 2025Job Requisition Number:
R16820
Employment Type
Part-Time
