Lecturer in Writing

ANNOUNCEMENT OF FACULTY VACANCY
Lecturer in Writing

The Division of Languages and Literature at Maryville College, a selective four-year liberal arts college committed to superior teaching, invites applications for a full-time lecturer in writing position beginning in August 2026. Successful candidates will have either a master’s degree or higher in a writing-focused field and/or significant experience in journalism and professional writing. Qualified candidates will have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting and previous teaching experience is preferred.

Teaching responsibilities include a combination of courses in composition, journalism, professional writing, and public relations. Additional opportunities exist to teach in the Core Curriculum or develop other writing courses. The candidate will also advise and help support student publications that include a student newspaper and literary magazine.

Founded in Maryville, Tenn., in 1819, Maryville College is one of the oldest baccalaureate-granting institutions of higher learning in the South. Consistently ranked in the top tier of regional colleges and universities, it offers a curriculum notable for its strong liberal arts core program, broad undergraduate research requirement and emphasis on career preparation. The Senior Study program offers frequent opportunities to direct undergraduate research on both literary and creative projects. The College maintains an affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and encourages students, faculty, and staff to grow in wisdom and work for justice. Maryville College is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification and is committed to outreach to local, national, and global communities.

Maryville is ideally situated between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville, the state’s third largest city, and is within minutes of the major research facilities of Oak Ridge Associated Universities (MC holds associate membership), the University of Tennessee, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The College is also an institutional member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Its historic, 263-acre campus includes a 140-acre multi-use forest.

Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials including a letter of interest addressed to Professor Will Phillips, Chair, Division of Languages and Literature; graduate transcripts (all official transcripts will be required upon hire); a curriculum vitae; and a statement of teaching philosophy should be sent to the email address below. Additionally, three letters of reference (two of which should address teaching experience and/or potential) should be submitted by referees to  writing.search@maryvillecollege.edu.   

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Maryville College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a learning community, our members include persons with a variety of interests, backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities which enriches the experience for all. The College embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment free from harassment and discrimination. Maryville College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or political beliefs in the provision of educational opportunities, employment practices or benefits.