Director of First Year-Writing

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In order to be considered for this position you must:

Send a CV, cover letter, copies of graduate transcripts, and contact details of three references to ENGLISH@lsus.edu with Cassandra.falke@lsus.edu in copy with the subject line “First-Year Writing Director Application.”

Applications received on indeed will not be considered. Please send the required information to the email listed in order to be considered.

The Department of English and Foreign Languages at Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) invites applications for a Director of First-Year Writing at the rank of Instructor starting August 2027. This is a permanent, non-tenure-track position.

Responsibilities:

· Assume administrative and advisory duties as Director of First-Year Writing

· Teach three courses each semester, with a focus on freshman composition. Teaching is mostly face-to-face but will also include online instruction.

· Chair the departmental writing committee

· Work with the Office of Student Success to align first-year composition with our first-year experience programming

· Assist in mentoring adjunct and dual-enrollment instructors

· Participate in service activities at the university, college, and department levels, as well as in community and profession.

· Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness.

Qualifications:

· A PhD in Rhetoric, Composition or Writing Program Administration is preferred. PhD-qualified candidates in a closely related field or MA-qualified applicants with relevant experience may also be considered.

· Evidence of effective writing teaching

· Prior administrative or supervisory experience is desirable.

Salary and Benefits:

· Salary commensurate with experience

· Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan options, and professional development support

Application Process:

To apply for this position, please send a CV, cover letter, copies of graduate transcripts, and contact details of three references to ENGLISH@lsus.edu with Cassandra.falke@lsus.edu in copy with the subject line “First-Year Writing Director Application.” Review of complete applications will begin on November 9, 2026. Consideration of applications submitted later is not guaranteed. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation. LSUS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: From $47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,000