Title: Assistant Lecturer, Composition

Department Org: English - 101010

Employee Classification: F5

Bargaining Unit: Am. Assoc. Univ. Professors

Primary Location: MC AC

Job Description:

The University of Toledo Department of English invites applications for an instructional position in the Composition Program at the rank of Assistant Lecturer to begin in Fall 2026. The position is a full-time, unionized, continuing non-tenure-track appointment, renewable yearly, contingent upon satisfactory performance and instructional need. The Assistant Lecturer will cover 24-30 credit hours per year and will teach writing courses including Composition I and II, professional and business writing, and scientific and technical writing. We seek a candidate with experience mentoring first generation college students who will help provide students with the warm and welcoming academic experience they need to thrive.

Applications should include a cover letter, a C.V., 3 letters of recommendation, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Applications should be submitted online via jobs.utoledo.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For questions about the position, please email the search committee chair, Anthony Edgington, Anthony.Edgington@utoledo.edu

Additional information about the University of Toledo is available at www.utoledo.edu, about the Department of English at www.utoledo.edu/jhc/english and about the Composition program at www.utoledo.edu/jhc/english/composition.

Minimum Qualifications:

MA or PhD in English or Rhetoric and Composition required. Experience teaching college composition also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Significant course work in the theory and pedagogy of college composition preferred. Applicants who have experience with retention initiatives or cohort populations would be especially welcome.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request. 

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the UToledo Main Campus.