Teaching Excellence Assistant Professor of Writing, College of Humanities and Science Education, Thomas Jefferson University, East Falls Campus

The successful candidate will teach 12 credits, in each of two semesters, in writing within the General Education curriculum and within the Department of Communication and Writing. The successful candidate will participate in service at the program, college and/or university level, and contribute to courseassessment as needed under direction of course or program coordinator. Participation in College faculty meetings is required.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Applicants must have at least a Masterrsquo;s degree in writing or a closely related discipline, by the employment start date of August 15, 2025.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching writing and rhetoric at the college level. Experience teaching writing at the University level is required; 3-4 yearsrsquo; experience ispreferred. Candidatesrsquo; experience should demonstrate an aptitude to engage in a collaborative teaching and learning environment. Strong candidates will demonstrate the ability to apply active student learning pedagogies in the college classroom.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

A review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

To apply, interested applicants must complete the Faculty Employment Application found at https://www.jefferson.edu/human-resources/careers/search-jobs.htmlJob ID #9310036, and must submit as single pdf to chsjobs@jefferson.edu an application containing a 1) letter of interest, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, 4) statement of research interests and 5) the contact information of (3) professional references addressed to Dr. Barbara Kimmelman, Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences, Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University), 4201 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497.

Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) ndash; East Falls Campus founded in 1884, is a fully accredited, private university with 4,000 part- and full-time students from 38 states and 42 countries. The University offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs leading to the Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration and doctoral degrees (Ph.D. and OTD). The University offers career-oriented education that blends liberal and professional studies in a way that enables students to grow as individuals and as highly skilled designers, business leaders, architects, health care professionals and scientists. Visit www.jefferson.edu for more information.

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow#39;s professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educashy;tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.