Affiliate Faculty of Writing
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Job Location:
Allendale, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary: The Department of Writing at Grand Valley State University invites applications for two Affiliate Faculty of Writing positions to begin Fall 2026. Applicants are expected to have an M.A. M.S. M.F.A. or PhD in English Rhetoric/Composition Writing or a closely related field. Candidates should have expertise and experience in teaching college composition to students from diverse backgrounds. Individuals from all backgrounds including from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates must be able to effectively engage with students colleagues and community members with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
Required Qualifications and Education:
M.A. M.S. M.F.A. or PhD in English Rhetoric/Composition Writing or a closely related field.
Experience and expertise in teaching college composition.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills such as the ability to interact with others with respect and cultural humility.
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
Graduate coursework in rhetoric and composition or its professional equivalent.
Experience in or demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogical practices.
Experience teaching with a range of technological tools to foster students digital literacy skills.
Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will focus their career on teaching general education first-year writing courses and on continuously developing their professional expertise as a writing instructor. Affiliate Faculty are full-time teaching faculty with a typical full-time (9-month) teaching load of 12 credit hours per semester drawn from GVSUs general education writing courses. The position is not tenure track and there are no scholarship expectations or service obligations. Individuals will be appointed for one academic year on a full-time basis. This may be renewed once for an additional academic year. Thereafter such individuals may be appointed for three (3) consecutive academic years.
Minimum Starting Salary: $51000; commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Affiliate Faculty at GVSU are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dental life insurance generous employer retirement contributions wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.
University: Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is a public comprehensive institution located in West Michigan with campuses in Allendale downtown Grand Rapids and Holland plus centers in Detroit Muskegon and Traverse City. The University attracts more than 22000 undergraduate and graduate students with high quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities and has been nationally recognized for innovativeness and its contribution to students social mobility. The greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area has a population of around one million people is affordable and offers rich cultural amenities. Grand Valley is located within easy driving distance of Chicago Detroit Lake Michigan beaches and many other superb summer and winter recreational venues. Information can be found at the Community Resources page on Grand Valley State University Human Resources website.
How To Apply: Apply online at GVSU Careers. To be considered for the position applicants must upload the following items to the online application:
A cover letter addressing qualifications and your motivation to teach at GVSU
Curriculum vitae
Teaching philosophy statement
Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts issued to students are acceptable)
The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically in the same file location. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview.
If you need technical assistance email Human Resources (). Questions about the position may be directed to Department of Writing Chair Amy Ferdinandt Stolley at
Application Deadline: Consideration of applicants will begin on Monday November 10 2025. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University thereafter.
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1- (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
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At Grand Valley State University, we empower learners in their pursuits, professions, and purpose. The university enriches society through excellent teaching, active scholarship, advancement of equity, and public service.
